Head of Year

The Purbeck School, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: History, Mathematics, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £51,048
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1.1 £10,174

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Year

Full Time Permanent Contract

Main Scale/UPS/TLR 1.1 (£10,174)

Start date: September 2026

We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who has the qualities and desire to be a Head of Year.

You will be an aspirational, caring, and compassionate person who embodies the school ethos of ‘kindness, aspiration, perseverance’.

This is an excellent time to be joining the team as we transition from a House system to a Year system. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the new Head of Year role. They will also be an exceptional practitioner in their teaching speciality. The Purbeck School offers a supportive and innovative workplace where young people are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong commitment to outstanding pastoral care, we are proud that our May 2025 Ofsted inspection judged the school to be ‘exceptional’ in many areas.

Applications from candidates who specialise in teaching Maths, History or RE will be prioritised.

If you have any questions about the Head of Year role, or wish to visit, then please contact Sarah Penney via email: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac

Please log on to our school website for more information about the school.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Interview will be held on Tuesday 24th February 2026

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.

Full details of how to apply are available on our website.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Website: www.purbeck.wessex.ac

Email: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac Telephone: 01929 550077

What the school offers its staff

Wider Wallet is an employee benefits platform provided by Wessex Multi Academy Trust. You can join for free and access a variety of discounts on everyday shopping, holidays and eating out.

Wider Wallet can be used to save money, educate yourself on ways to improve your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Members can also opt in to a monthly email to find out about our latest offers and enter competitions to win great prizes, such as tickets to top UK attractions and holidays.

Wider Wallet is an employee benefits platform provided by Wessex Multi Academy Trust. You can join for free and access a variety of discounts on everyday shopping, holidays and eating out.

Wider Wallet can be used to save money, educate yourself on ways to improve your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Members can also opt in to a monthly email to find out about our latest offers and enter competitions to win great prizes, such as tickets to top UK attractions and holidays.

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) element provides a wide range of benefits to support emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Users have easy access to services, via a range of modes, including a 24/7 helpline, app and digital wellbeing hub, to enable maximum flexibility. Therapeutic services can be accessed, where clinically appropriate, including counselling and computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, supported by fully qualified staff. A broad range of information and resources respond to holistic wellbeing needs, not solely mental health, aiming to address the many life factors that can affect wellbeing. The provision of the service can help to mitigate the risks associated with working within an educational environment and offer professional advice and guidance on a range of health aspects related to fitness to work with students.

Health Cash Plan - The Trust provide the basic package, which covers the employee and any dependents (under 18 or up to 21/24 if in full-time education). There is an option to upgrade the plan through salary sacrifice.

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

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Head of Year Application Booklet.pdf - 6.63 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Purbeck School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1028 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Purbeck School website
• Email address: spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac
• Phone number: 01929 550077
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-purbeck-school

The Purbeck School is a wonderful place to work. Over the past three years we have grown to be a very successful school with excellent results placing us comfortably in the top 20% of schools nationally.

We have high expectations of our staff and students and work around the key principles of kindness, aspiration, and perseverance. We are looking for committed people who care passionately about education and the welfare and progress of students. This is also an incredibly supportive and friendly school with a very caring pastoral team.

Arranging a visit to The Purbeck School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email spenney@purbeck.wessex.ac.

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