* Head of Year 7Fast Apply# Head of Year 7EmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 6 £34,237 to £38,510Posted: 21st April 2026Start Date: 1st June 2026Expires: 10th May 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st June 2026Job ID: 1545702Job Reference: HYEAR1005Start Date: 1st June 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1545702* Share :**Salary** FTE Grade 6 £34,237 to £38,510**Actual salary** £31,713 to £35,671 (with under five years' service)**Contract term** 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year, permanent**Start date** June 2026**Closing date** Midnight 10 May 2026**Mercia Learning Trust**Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.**Newfield School**Newfield School is a mainstream secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with approximately 1050 pupils on roll. Drawing from a wide catchment, the school offers a truly comprehensive experience.Newfield School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave. We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.We passionately believe in the need for a warm/strict approach as the bedrock of any success for pupils. Clarity and consistency are paramount for both pupils and staff as we work together to achieve our shared aspirations. Ourpedagogical approach is clearly defined, emphasising direct instruction, the use of visualisers and high-level questioning to enhance learning. While we have established a strong level of consistency that supports pupil progress, we continually strive for excellence. We are seeking dedicated professionals who can help us build on this foundation and drive our ambitions forward.**The role**The role of Head of Year requires someone to drive the standards and expectations of our pupils, to ensure their academic success. Supporting with pastoral care, behaviour management and any safeguarding concerns, the role requires a committed and well organised individual who can help our pupils achieve their very best.**The candidate**A visible presence in all areas of the school, we are seeking a confident individual who can lead the year group and focus on securing their academic success. Knowing and caring for the pupils is essential but so is expecting a lot from them. We are seeking someone who can contribute to the overall experience of pupils and enhance their life chances. We want someone who can make a difference.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Newfield Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Newfield Secondary SchoolPart of### Mercia Learning Trust
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