Head of Year – Hounslow – September 2026

We are working with a forward-thinking all-through school in Hounslow to appoint an inspiring Head of Year, starting in September 2026. This school opened recently and is growing year on year, driven by a clear moral purpose, high academic ambition and a deep commitment to pastoral care. Every pupil is known as an individual, supported to succeed, and guided towards a future filled with choice and opportunity.

Why apply for this Head of Year role?

• Inner London salary with a competitive TLR attached

• Flexible working arrangements actively supported

• Reduced childcare costs for staff

• Generous pension scheme

• Access to professional counselling and wellbeing support

• Additional INSET days and term-time leave

• Gym membership discounts and structured CPD pathways

• Opportunity to help shape school culture from its early stages in Hounslow

The role – Head of Year:

• The Head of Year will lead a secondary year group, embedding high standards of behaviour and attendance

• As Head of Year, you will create a positive, aspirational culture where pupils feel supported and challenged

• The Head of Year will oversee pastoral systems, attendance strategies and pupil wellbeing

• Work closely with families to build strong partnerships that support pupil progress

• The Head of Year will deliver character education through assemblies, daily routines and consistent messaging

• Maintain a visible presence around the school, modelling leadership and reinforcing expectations

• The Head of Year will work alongside teaching colleagues to ensure pupils thrive academically

• This Head of Year role combines leadership responsibility with classroom teaching

Who we are looking for:

• An excellent teacher ready to step into a Head of Year position

• A leader with strong pastoral instincts and uncompromising expectations

• Someone passionate about making a lasting impact in Hounslow

• A confident communicator who builds trusting relationships with pupils and families

• A qualified teacher eager to contribute to a growing, values-led school community in Hounslow

This Head of Year role in Hounslow is ideal for an ambitious educator seeking a meaningful leadership opportunity within a supportive and mission-driven environment.