Salary: Teachers' Main - Upper Pay Scale (Outer: £37,870 - £56,154 +TLR)
Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
Headteacher - Jonathon Lisseman
We are seeking a Head of Year to join our team at Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
As Head of Year, you will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the year, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by 'Teachers' Standards' and set out in the current 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'.
About Twickenham School
Twickenham School is a high-performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the building completely rebuilt in 2015, upgraded in 2018, and further investments planned. The new Aspire centre, opened in September 2022, and the new drama studio will be opened in September 2025.
Details
Position: Head of Year
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Teachers' Main - Upper Pay Scale (Outer: £37,870 - £56,154 +TLR)
Benefits
* Generous workplace pension through Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Condensed school year with two week half term in October
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
* Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group of students
* Have responsibility for the strategic overview of the year group, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the year group
* Monitor student progress including attendance, achievement and behaviour
Requirements include:
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area
* Experience in coordinating a subject/phase leading
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 10th October 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Job specification
School
Twickenham School
Location
Percy Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6JW
School type
Secondary, Academies
Job Posted
26/09/2025
Role
Middle Leadership
Subject
Multiple opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist
Employment type
Full Time
Closing date
10/10/2025
Start date
ASAP
Job reference
HoY/092025