Aldridge School
Walsall
Salary:
MPS/UPS plus TLR1A (£9,782)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
Post: Head of Year (Teaching Post)
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher Pastoral/Behaviour
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1a (£9,782)
Working Hours: Full-time (10/25 lessons taught plus one 35-minute assembly per week)
About Aldridge School
Aldridge School is a comprehensive school with over 1500 students, located near the centre of Aldridge village. As a founder academy of The Mercian Trust, the school is committed to high standards, a broad and engaging curriculum, and strong community partnerships. With a thriving Sixth Form and a reputation for excellent pastoral care, Aldridge School supports students in achieving their best and preparing for life beyond school.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and resilient Head of Year to lead a year group and contribute to the wider pastoral and academic success of Aldridge School. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to student welfare, discipline, and achievement.
The successful candidate will take ownership of their year group, leading a team of form tutors and associate staff, and will also contribute to whole-school initiatives such as rewards, student leadership, anti-bullying, primary liaison, and extra-curricular activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organisation, welfare, and discipline of a year group.
Promote outstanding attendance and punctuality (target: 96%+).
Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for key student groups.
Coordinate and support form tutors and assemblies.
Maintain high visibility and discipline across the school during key times.
Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
Lead reintegration meetings and behaviour interventions.
Maintain accurate pastoral records and oversee behaviour data via Class Charts.
Contribute to whole-school responsibilities such as student leadership and transition.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level education.
Proven success in secondary teaching and pastoral leadership.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to analyse student data and implement targeted interventions.
Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
Experience working with SEN, PP, LAC, and other key student groups.
Effective behaviour management and strategic thinking in classroom practice.
How to Apply
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school at or call ext 2224.
Applications should be submitted via The Mercian Trust portal.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
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About Aldridge School
Aldridge School
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 0BG
United Kingdom
Welcome to Aldridge School
We are delighted that you are considering us for your next step in your career. We are here to make a difference to children's lives, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved for our students, as well as being excited for the future.
Aldridge School is an academy for students of all abilities and backgrounds, aged between 11 and 19. There are 1500 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2017) rated us as Good in all areas.
We are a founder partner in the exciting newly formed Mercian Trust which comprises of two Grammar Schools, two Secondary Schools a Studio School and an alternative provision Free School.
We have an expansive site on the edge of the West Midlands, surrounded by fields with open spaces and excellent facilities. The school is a five minute walk from Aldridge village, a 10 minute drive from the M6 and as close to Walsall Town Centre. Aldridge is served by bus routes 6, 7, 7A, 936 and 997.
If you decide to join Aldridge School we offer you:
* a friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos
* students who are willing to learn
* an outstanding team of learning support and administrative staff
* an excellent ECT Programme
* excellent CPD opportunities.
* professional benefits include, child care voucher scheme, free flu jabs, Healthcare, trained school counsellor
Our dedication to our staff has been recognised by Investors in People who awarded us their Gold Standard in July 2014 and again in March 2016.
Aldridge School really does make a difference to young people. We go out of our way to see them do their best and get the most out of school. We leave no child behind, nor do we hold anyone back. We believe in challenging and inspiring our students to set them on the path to success. We support our strong academic curriculum with an outstanding extra-curricular programme, which gives everyone the chance to shine.
Our extensive curriculum and highly-praised teaching staff combine traditional education values with creativity and innovation. We have created a richly diverse and adaptable environment to give our students a solid foundation to grow as an individual, achieve the best possible standards in their exam results, and enter the world equipped with all the skills for a successful adult life. Our caring and supportive House System makes pastoral care exceptional and manageable. We offer students a truly unique music scholarship scheme catering for 25 places each academic year. Our music department produces amazing concerts and school productions.
We are truly committed to "achieving excellence together". We look forward to receiving your application.
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