Thomas Deacon Academy
England
Salary:
MPS/UPS Plus TLR1a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
14 October 2025
Job overview
Head of Year with English or Science Teaching Experience
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
Closing date: 9am, 14th October 2025
Start date: January 2026
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Are you a dynamic and forward-looking leader ready to make a significant impact?
Do you have the drive, skills, and experience to lead an award-winning, multi-cultural academy through its next stage of development?
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to join our dynamic maths and IT department at Thomas Deacon Academy
Your role:
You'll role will be to lead a Year group and be their advocate. To provide pastoral care and support which ensures that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and thrive as a global citizen. You will also be required to develop strong professional relationships with students, their parent(s)/carer(s) and external agencies to assess, and meet, students' pastoral needs.
About us:
The Academy's Ofsted inspection in November 2024 rated all areas as 'Good' and noted that "pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other's differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment."
At Thomas Deacon Academy, our character values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.
We are proud to be part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, offering exceptional professional development and a strong network of like-minded educators. Our staff are valued and empowered to grow within a nurturing environment where your impact goes beyond the classroom - helping students build character and ambition. You'll also join a diverse and inclusive community that promotes equal opportunities for all.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
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About Thomas Deacon Academy
Thomas Deacon Academy
Queen's Gardens, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 2UW
United Kingdom
Thomas Deacon Academy
The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK's first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.
TDA's core purpose is:
"To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and 'thrive' as a global citizen"
TDA believes that young people should leave them as citizens that are fully equipped with the character and qualifications to take their place in the world. They place great emphasis on ensuring they experience a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, opportunities for them to develop their 'character' and a strong pastoral system to support them with life's challenges.
In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre.
In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students' behaviour. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.
TDA is part of the
Thomas Deacon Education Trust
which provides a great community and a network of support and expertise. Importantly, the Trust's vision is to give students the highest-quality of education possible and the best start in life.
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