Non‑Teaching Head of Year (Ark Alexandra Academy)
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated person to join our non‑teaching Head of Year pastoral team on a fixed‑term contract. Successful candidate will be paid full‑time salary for working 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week, for 41 weeks of the year.
Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 9, Pay Points 25‑32: £35,234 to £41,510
Contract type: Fixed Term until 23 April 2027 – covering the leave of the substantive post holder
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week, term time only plus 2 extra weeks to be worked during school holidays (41 weeks per year)
Start date: As soon as possible. Closing date: 05 November 2025 11:59 pm.
Responsibilities
* Ensure outstanding standards of behaviour, attendance and the emotional wellbeing of all students in the year group.
* Lead the culture and ethos of the academy, embedding it in student attitudes and behaviours.
* Plan, implement and evaluate programmes and events that develop students’ self‑regulation and emotional resilience.
* Support school leadership in achieving the academy’s mission to give every student a great education and real choices in life.
Key Qualifications
* Proven track record of providing excellent pastoral support.
* Adaptable, organised and able to work on own initiative.
* Experience leading student attendance and behaviour (desirable).
* Ability to interpret data to inform student progress.
* Strong confidentiality practices.
* Ownership of tasks and high‑standard completion.
* Design, implement and evaluate student programmes.
* Experience leading a team of tutors (desirable).
What We Offer
* A friendly but professional working environment.
* Twice as many training days as standard and network‑wide events with Ark colleagues.
* Opportunities to collaborate across the network.
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
* Unique opportunities for growth and development.
* Ark Rewards – savings from over 3 000 major retailers.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and support.
Contact: ALEHR@arkalexandra.org
Apply online at https://arkalexandra.org/jobs/vacancies
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr