17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    1 May 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    14 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR - UPR with TLR 2c (£8218)

Additional allowances

with TLR 2c (£8218)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2026, we are seeking a dedicated Year Leader to join our pastoral team. This is a vital role for a professional who understands that belonging is the heartbeat of an effective learning community. You will be the driving force behind the pastoral care of a year group, ensuring that every student feels supported to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be a champion for excellent behaviour for learning and a catalyst for strong attendance. We are looking for a leader who can build meaningful relationships, using our core values to guide every decision. You will work collaboratively to remove barriers to achievement, fostering an environment where students thrive both personally and academically.

If you are a resilient, empathetic leader with teaching experience who is committed to maintaining high standards and nurturing student growth, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development

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

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Testwood School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
854 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02380 665487

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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