Head of Year

Queensbridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time 36.5 hours per week Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: GR4A £33,366 (SCP23) - £35,235 (SCP25) pro rata (Actual Salary £29,301.31-£30,942.63)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Queensbridge School is looking to recruit a strong Head of Year who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 900 pupils. At Queensbridge the pastoral team is a dedicated group of colleagues and you will lead on all aspects of pupil behaviour and well-being in support of every child’s achievement within your year group.

As a non-teaching Head of Year you will proactively lead and manage the progress, attendance, behaviour and well-being of your year group – leading with purpose, presence and passion.

About the Role:

• Ensure success is celebrated and underachievement is addressed in a timely manner

• Identify, coordinate, and drive tailored interventions that support students in overcoming barriers to attendance, progress, and conduct

• Proactively foster strong, collaborative relationships with parents and carers to build a consistent support network for every student

• Develop and deliver a high-impact year group improvement plan that aligns with school priorities and responds dynamically to student needs

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Organisational skills

• Commitment to education and ensuring equal opportunities

• Previous experience with children or young people, particularly in a school setting

• You will need empathy, patience and resilience

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you; 

• A positive and high performing learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors 

• A commitment to your own personal development with a high-quality programme for all staff at all stages of their professional career 

• A friendly and supportive workplace that prioritises wellbeing 

• Discounted access to BSHF medical insurance for you and your family 

• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Head of Year - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queensbridge School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 907 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensbridge School website
• Email address: recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01214645566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbridge-school

Arranging a visit to Queensbridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk.

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