Location: Wetherby, North Yorkshire
Grade: C1–C3 (Salary Scale 12-22)
Salary: £28,598 - £33,699 per annum pro rata (Based on Term Time Only Plus 20 Days)
Actual Salary: £26,490 (Based on Salary Scale 12)
Vacancy Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. Our ethos is based upon inclusive and restorative values that we believe best allow every student the opportunity to realise their full potential. Over recent months the school has undergone a period of significant change and is embarking on an ambitious programme of improvement and growth.
We are now looking to appoint a YearManager. The post holder will be expected to challenge and support students in order to improve motivation, attendance, engagement and character for learning. We are looking for candidates who are skilled in effectively managing student engagement and have successful experience of working with the full range of students including the most vulnerable. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to positively influence students and confidently liaise with colleagues, parent/carers and a range of partner organisations.
The post holders will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties including:
* Developing restorative and relational approaches to inclusion, holding students to high expectations and tracking progress
* Proactive steps to support children at risk of poor engagement
* Liaison with colleagues, families and other services to implement effective strategies aimed at securing engagement and progress
It is essential that the post holders our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to 'Know our children well': to be 'Partners in Learning': to develop 'Character for Achievement'; to 'Enjoy and Aspire'. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to 'do things differently and do different things.
We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit a fully completed Application Form, and covering letter to by noon on Monday 20th September 2025.
For further details regarding our school, this vacancy and an application form, please visit our school website:
Year Manager - Wetherby High School
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
Interview Date: TBC
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.
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Year Manager
Salary: £28,598 - £33,699 per annum pro rata
Posted: 01/10/2025
Closing date: 19/10/2025
Closing time: 23:59