Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, 38.75 Hours per Week, Term Time + 2 Weeks (INSET days + 1 additional week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- WA Scale PO2, Spine Point Range 29 - 32, £38,496 - £41,632 FTE (£35,551 - £38,447 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to overseethe effective running of a year group, including the achievement, progress, attendance and pastoral support for all pupilswithin their year. The post holder will also provide high quality leadership of the pastoral team and the year group, andcontribute to the leadership capacity of the Academy.
Our ideal Head of Year (Non-Teaching) will be calm, solution focused, have excellent interpersonal skills and will championhigh standards and a strong culture of belonging, helping students to develop the character, confidence and resilienceneeded to thrive both academically and personally. If you are an ambitious and highly motivated individual who is passionateabout supporting young people and making a tangible difference to their educational experience, we would love to hear fromyou.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of working with young people in an educational, youth work, or social care setting.
- Can quickly build positive, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Has high expectations of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and conduct.
- Remains calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure.
- Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every student can succeed.
- Can analyse information and use data to identify concerns and drive improvement.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Westminster Academy?
Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart ofLondon. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professionalgrowth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success andpersonal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lastingdifference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit ourwebsite at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1073 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westminster Academy website
- Email address
- hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7121 0693
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
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