Head of Year

St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7EX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,564.00 - £29,942.00 Annually (Actual) Band H - SCP 17 - 22. Plus an allowance of £5,899 attached to the post.

Head of Year job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Academy & Sixth Form College

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and caring professional who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive, both academically and personally. The successful candidate will provide strong and visible leadership for their year group, developing positive relationships with students, staff and families and creating a culture where every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

At St Thomas More, our Catholic ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who will embrace and actively contribute to our mission of forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour, achievement and personal development, while ensuring that the wellbeing and safeguarding of students remain central to our pastoral provision. You will work collaboratively with Form Tutors, teaching staff, families and external agencies to provide effective support and intervention where needed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations and a genuine belief in the potential of every young person.
• Is an inspirational and visible pastoral leader who can build strong, trusting relationships.
• Is committed to improving attendance, behaviour, achievement and student wellbeing.
• Can motivate and develop students, encouraging them to take responsibility and become positive contributors to the school community.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with students, colleagues and families.
• Is organised, resilient and able to respond positively to the demands of a busy pastoral role.
• Shares our commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of St Thomas More Catholic Academy.

In return, we offer the opportunity to join a welcoming and committed team within a school that places relationships, high expectations, personal development and student success at the heart of its work.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people and are ready to take the next step in your pastoral leadership journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We encourage prospective applicants to visit the school prior to applying.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1067 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-college-nuneaton

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