Head of Year (September 2026)
What skills and experience we’re looking for
We are seeking to appoint an innovative, inclusive and enthusiastic leader to join us as Head of Year from September 2026. The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced teacher who is passionate about pastoral leadership and student success.
As Head of Year, you will be supportive, encouraging and highly visible, promoting positive behaviour, strong attendance and high academic achievement across the year group. You will take a leading role in championing your year group, inspiring students to achieve their full potential and fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging.
The role includes line management of the Pastoral Manager, requiring excellent organisational and communication skills. You will lead and motivate the pastoral team effectively, ensuring consistent, inclusive and high-quality pastoral support. Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers will be central to the role, and you will work in close partnership with our parental community to support student progress and wellbeing.
An effective Head of Year will use data intelligently and strategically to identify trends, address barriers to learning including attendance and implement targeted interventions that drive improvement. You will build on established systems and strategies while also bringing fresh ideas and innovation to enhance pastoral provision and outcomes for all students.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional ready to lead a team, influence whole-school culture and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
What the school offers its staff
Staff wellbeing is taken seriously at Caldew School. The school is committed to the DfE’s Wellbeing Charter https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter and has introduced a number of additional measures which go beyond this. The well-being of staff, as well as students, is a consideration in all decisions taken by SLT and Governors. Caldew School offers:
* Mental Health First Aid Staff
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Workload and work-life balance measures
* Staff development and training
* Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
* Staff voice
* Social and team building opportunities
* Commitment to safeguarding
All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link: https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer. Note: References may be sought on receipt of applications.
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