Job Details
* Organisation: Schools
* Directorate: Secondary Schools
* Service Area: Westborough High School
* Hours: 37.00 hours per week – Term time plus 5 days
* Number of Jobs: 1
* Location(s): Stockhill Street, Dewsbury WF13 2JE
* Position type: Permanent
* Grade: Grade 9
* Salary: £29,997 - £32,476 per annum
* Role: Year Lead (Grade 9) – Term Time Only Plus 5 days – To start ASAP
About the School
Westborough High School is an 11‑16 comprehensive school with a passionate commitment to making a difference to children’s lives and ensuring all pupils have the highest possible learning experience.
We now seek to build on our already strong foundations to continue our upward trend of improvement. A key strategy is to appoint a hardworking and enthusiastic Year Leader to further develop and embed our ethos of high expectations and exceptional attitudes to learning.
Responsibilities
You will be a key member of a successful and vibrant Behaviour for Learning Team, liaising with senior leaders, teaching and support staff, and be responsible for the behaviour and welfare of a specific year group. The main focus of the role is to support the year group on a daily basis, assisting pupils in improving their attitudes to learning, behaviour and achieving their full potential at school. You will require excellent interpersonal skills to build strong, positive relationships with teenagers, parents, external agencies and school staff.
Essential Qualities
* The ability to effectively communicate with children/young people, school staff and outside agencies.
* An understanding of child development and learning including Special Educational Needs and also Child Protection Procedures.
* Experience of mentoring and one‑to‑one support with young people, including those with challenging behaviour.
* The ability to work with parents and carers in order to support the education of the pupils.
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* Clear and shared values and expectations.
* A commitment to tailored professional development.
* A stimulating work environment.
* An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications to be returned is 9.00 a.m on Monday 16 March 2026. Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school; CVs will not be accepted.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Westborough High School reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Early applications are encouraged.
Contact
For further information or to confirm attendance at a day of visits, please call 01924 469549 or visit the school website.
Safeguarding and Employment Checks
Westborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people and expects all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including references and an Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks and required to complete a self‑declaration form prior to interview.
Additional Information
This role involves regulated activity relevant to children; applying for the role is an offence if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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