Assistant Head of Year
Location: Fulford School
Salary: Grade 7 - based on full-time equivalent of £31,497 - £33,727 p.a. (Actual Annual Salary: £27,983 term time only, plus 2 weeks)
Contract: Full time, Permanent – 37 hours per week, Start date: ASAP
Description
Working in a large secondary school in this important pastoral role you will work alongside the Head of Year, and other members of the pastoral team to promote positive learning behaviour with students.
Duties Include
* To respond to immediate student concerns clarifying the situation for the Senior Leader/Heads of Year and to make decisions on the use of lower level sanctions where appropriate.
* Within the core team and with liaison with the appropriate staff, draw up and implement a range of preventative strategies for students with organisational and behavioural difficulties e.g., anger management, mentoring, attendance workshops or other related sessions to promote positive learning behaviour within the scope of the post.
* Publicise the achievements of your year group. Collation of articles for the monthly newsletter and update Year Group notice boards and website pages.
* Prepare data and reports for Heads of year as required.
* To liaise with external agencies where directed and to attend relevant meetings with them and/or parents as appropriate.
* To act as a point of contact with parents and to maintain regular contact with them to encourage parental involvement in their child's education.
* To contribute to various other strategies as required, e.g. IEPs, PSP, MSPs etc. in liaison with the relevant staff and/or relevant member of SLT. To refer upwards those issues that may need the guidance/involvement of outside agencies to the Head of Year, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Head or Headteacher.
* To intervene at an early stage, in liaison with appropriate staff, to support students showing signs of disengagement, absenteeism, underachievement and social exclusion.
* Liaise with attendance lead for pupils in your year group.
* To take a proactive approach towards managing your own work and caseload.
* The post holder will be expected to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality, including handling sensitive information, in line with data protection policies.
We Are Looking For
* An individual with excellent administrative support experience.
* A team player who will be skilled in dealing with student behaviour, student welfare and attendance.
* An individual who can support the organisation of Key Stage events, trips and other enrichment activities.
* An enthusiastic, approachable individual who has successful experience of motivating, coaching and encouraging students to achieve more.
We Can Offer You
* Term time only working (plus 2 weeks in the school holidays).
* Free parking – EV Chargers available on site.
* Monday – Friday (No weekends).
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Full training and support will be given for the successful candidate.
* 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Vivup employee rewards scheme.
* An inclusive and collaborative leadership team.
* One of the most rewarding careers, changing the lives of the students in our School.
About Fulford School
You have the chance to work in one of the high‑performing schools in the region – we enjoy consistently high levels of parental satisfaction and positive student feedback / engagement which, along with over 200 highly motivated colleagues and excellent leadership at all levels, provides a fertile environment for you to develop within.
You will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11‑18 mixed comprehensive school with 1,600 students in the school including over 300 in the sixth form and a Trust with three primary schools, one junior school and one infant school.
The Fulford School motto of ‘Realising potential and creating the future’ is reflected in our commitment to maximising the personal development and achievement of all those in our school community. These values also run through the work of our Multi Academy Trust. We offer a supportive environment with excellent employee benefits including access to a salary‑related defined pension scheme, Cycle scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
Ofsted
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 we are delighted that the school has been graded outstanding in all areas.
Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Fulford School has been named The Sunday Times Comprehensive Secondary School of the North 2025. This prestigious award celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our students in both GCSE and A‑level examinations. We are incredibly proud of this recognition, which reflects the dedication, hard work and excellence of our entire school community.
Benefits
We are dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives and benefits designed to enhance your well‑being and career growth. Enjoy:
* Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.
* Your Well‑being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
* Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.
TO APPLY
Closing date: Monday 17th November 2025 (0800am)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.
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