Head of Year – Brayton Academy
Brayton Academy, Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9QS
Pay & Salary
* £34,237 – £37,563 per annum (SCP21-SCP25)
* Actual salary: £29,283 – £32,409 per annum
Hours & Contract
* 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
* Contract: Permanent
* Start Date: 24 August 2026
About the role
We are seeking an inspiring Head of Year to join our vibrant and supportive academy community. You will lead all aspects of the year group, developing the year group identity and culture. In this non‑teaching role you will provide high quality, well‑planned pastoral support and guidance to students and their families to promote high expectations, raise aspirations and facilitate academic progress. As Head of Year, you will enable students to develop resilience, character, personal excellence and a sense of pride for the academy community. You will join a strong staff community responsible for supporting students, parents, teachers and the academy to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children can make good academic progress.
Responsibilities
* Strong communication skills and act as the first point of call for parents with queries about support for their child.
* Use data to proactively identify cohorts of students and intervene effectively.
* Strong behaviour management, ensuring calm quiet movement of students around the building.
* Organise and lead on a range of events to raise student aspirations such as assemblies, training sessions, celebrations and transition events.
* Support teaching staff by providing pastoral expertise and advice as and when required.
* Act as a senior pastoral lead, ensuring that the year group identity and culture are consistent with the academy values.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Experience in a pastoral or leadership role within education.
* Strong communication skills and data‑driven approach.
* Experience with behaviour management and fostering a positive learning environment.
* Capability to coordinate events and initiatives with the broader academy.
* Approved Enhanced Disclosure check and other statutory checks.
Benefits & The Trust
Brayton Academy is part of Resilience Multi Academy Trust, including BBG Academy, Churwell Primary Academy, Featherstone Academy, Southway, UTC and the founding school, Rodillian Academy. The academy is oversubscribed and holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding (December 2025). You will have access to high quality CPD, a supportive and nurturing environment, and opportunities for career development. Our commitment to colleague wellbeing prioritises staff mental health, reduces unnecessary workloads and supports career progression.
Application Information
Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026. Interview date: TBC. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Contact: Sophie Addison, PA to the Principal – saddison@braytonacademy.org.uk
Legal: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors, and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.
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