Head of Year
Staffordshire University Academy, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048
Additional allowances
TLR £5,500
What skills and experience we're looking for
Why here, why now?
Staffordshire University Academy is a rapidly improving academy. Due to increased student numbers and our continued commitment to building capacity across the Academy, Team SUA are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Head of Year to join our team.
We are committed to continually improving the quality of our provision. We have access to high quality facilities and resources and work within a strong team structure that allows best practice to be shared. Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development. The successful candidate will join a team of friendly and supportive colleagues who want to achieve the very best for our students.
About the role:
- Lead and inspire the year group, creating a clear vision for success, raising aspirations and reducing barriers to learning.
- Promote high expectations for behaviour, attendance, achievement and wellbeing, acting as a positive role model and supporting the Academy’s culture and values.
- Track, monitor and improve attendance, working effectively with students, parents/carers and relevant stakeholders to meet Academy targets and ensure appropriate follow-up and intervention.
- Monitor student progress and performance, liaising with key staff to identify individuals and groups requiring targeted support and intervention.
- Track and monitor behaviour and rewards, identifying students requiring intervention as well as ensuring success, progress and positive contributions are recognised and celebrated.
- Monitor and evaluate pastoral strategies, using information and evidence to identify priorities and improve outcomes for students.
- Build capacity within the pastoral and tutor team, line managing, coaching and supporting form tutors to develop their practice and ensure consistently high standards, including quality assurance of the form programme.
- Provide opportunities to enrich students’ Academy experience, ensuring the needs of all groups, including SEND, PP, HPA, MPA, LPA and EAL students, are recognised and supported.
- Develop strong student and parental engagement, leading year-group student voice/council and communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding students’ progress, attainment, successes and concerns.
- Provide strong year-group leadership and accountability, taking responsibility for student safety and welfare and leading high-quality assemblies to ensure key Academy messages are communicated consistently and robustly.
What we’re looking for:
- An inspiring and committed leader who can motivate students and staff, build strong relationships and promote high expectations across the year group.
- A strong pastoral leader with an effective and consistent approach to behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.
- An excellent classroom practitioner who models high-quality teaching, supports strong student progress and understands how to meet a range of individual learning needs.
- A confident communicator and team player who can work effectively with students, parents/carers, form tutors, colleagues, senior leaders and external agencies.
- A proactive and organised professional who can use attendance, behaviour and progress information effectively to identify concerns, implement interventions and evaluate their impact.
- A visible role model who shares the Academy’s ethos and values, is committed to safeguarding and inclusion, and can build capacity within the tutor and pastoral team through effective leadership, support and coaching.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Staffordshire University Academy?
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
- A rapidly improving academy with a clear vision and strong values
- Modern facilities and access to high‑quality resources
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- A positive working environment that prioritises staff wellbeing
- The chance to play a meaningful role in shaping young people’s futures
Further information about the job
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 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.
About Staffordshire University Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 709 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@suacademy.co.uk
Staffordshire University Academy is a thriving secondary school serving students aged 11–18 in Staffordshire. We are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive education that enables every student to achieve their full potential.
Our school is characterised by high expectations, strong relationships, and a culture of respect and aspiration. We are proud of our broad and engaging curriculum, excellent pastoral care, and commitment to supporting the personal development of all students.
We place great importance on staff wellbeing and professional development. We offer a comprehensive programme of training, coaching, and career progression opportunities, including dedicated support for Early Career Teachers through a structured induction programme and access to high-quality mentoring.
We are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to excellence and who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
Arranging a visit to Staffordshire University Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@suacademy.co.uk.
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