Head of Year Pastoral

Litherland High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (INSET)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £34,343 (£27,367 - £29,880 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What are we looking for?

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified Head of Year (Pastoral) to join our highly committed team, to take a leading role in supporting the welfare, safeguarding and personal development of students within a designated year group. The position will be a fixed term appointment for 1 year starting on 1st September 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a positive impact on student wellbeing, attendance and engagement, and be effective at supporting students to overcome barriers to learning. They will have experience in a pastoral, safeguarding or school-based role, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability and the capacity to work effectively with students, families and external agencies. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and committed individual. The work will involve leading on safeguarding, attendance and welfare, as well as supporting students through targeted interventions, including 1:1 and small group work.

You will need to work well within a team and have the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve positive outcomes. You must have a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, and be willing to work closely with vulnerable students and their families, as well as a range of external professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and rewarding environment.

Please see further information in the attached recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staff which we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’.

Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students.

Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heart of our actions, and encourage our children to do the same.

About The Heath Family Trust

Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.

We value:

• Clarity:ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration:fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability:championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.

Across our Trust, our dedication to academic rigourunderpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LHS Head of Year (Pastoral) - July.pdf - 4.57 MB (opens in new tab)

About Litherland High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 733 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Litherland High School website
• Email address: recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/litherland-high-school-liverpool

LHS is an 11-16 Secondary Academy, part of the Heath Family Trust (NW).

Arranging a visit to Litherland High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.

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