Year Leader

Pakefield High School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 August 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: £24,999

Year Leader job summary

Year Leader

Grade F Pro Rata - £24,999 point 13 (actual salary)

Grade F Full time – point 13 (£29,064) – point 17 (£31,022)

37 hours per week

Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks per year).

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a non-teaching Year Leader at Pakefield High School, Lowestoft. The successful candidate will join a team that aims to provide outstanding support in ensuring our students have the best possible educational experience. You will create an ethos of success, establish the highest standards of conduct, personal presentation, attendance and punctuality for students in your key stage. Whilst each year lead has clear accountability, it is essential that the team works together to share best practice.

We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, you will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your Opportunity

By joining Clarion Corvus Trust, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:

•            The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team

•            A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people

•            A creative and innovative environment

•            Excellent opportunities for career and professional development

•            A welcoming and supportive staffing body

•            Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)

For more information and to apply, please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk 

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 18 September 2026 – applications may be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 Pakefield High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 679 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pakefield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pakefield-high-school

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