Head of Year / Teaching Role
Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 8am
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS to UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (ii) at £5,646 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the team at Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form in order to open a world of opportunities for our students
The role of Head of Year is key to ensuring that exceptional pastoral support is available to our students. The successful applicant will lead the development of students within their allocated year group and lead and manage a year team of form tutors. They will ensure high quality tutoring and work with staff, students, parents and carers to support learning, behaviour for learning, attendance and personal and social growth for students within the year group.
This is a teaching post (50% timetable) therefore, we are looking for an excellent practitioner to join any of our subject teams alongside being an individual that is committed to working with young people to ensure they flourish. You will recognise the importance of, and will strive to maintain a cohesive school community through building positive relationships with our students and existing staff. Excellent communication skills are key, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to priorities and problem solve.
What the school offers its staff
We offer an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
An opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Teacher to join Kings Norton Girls’ School as a Head of Year. KNGS is an OFSTED outstanding school and is a founding member of West Midlands Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). The school has a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond. We achieve excellent academic and pastoral outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff.
The post is available on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2026 (or sooner if available).Applications from any subject area are welcome.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mrs Anna Mugridge, Deputy Headteacher on 0121 675 1305 or amugridge@kngs.co.uk. Should you have any queries relating to the application process, please contact Mrs Denise Wilson, PA to the Headteacher dwilson@kngs.co.uk
Full application details can be found on our website https://www.kngs.co.uk/vacancies/
Applications can be made by submitting your completed application form via the My New Term Portal. We do not accept CV applications, only those submitted on the KNGS application form will be considered.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts advertised are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About Kings Norton Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1083 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Norton Girls' School website
- Email address
- dwilson@kngs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01216751305
KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.
Arranging a visit to Kings Norton Girls' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dwilson@kngs.co.uk.
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