Job title: Head of Year
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Sutton, South London
Job published: 28-05-2025
Job ID: 104500

Job Description

Head of Year - September 2025 [MPS/UPS +TLR]

Full-time | Any Subject Specialism | Pastoral-Focused Role

 

A successful and inclusive South London secondary school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Head of Year to join their pastoral leadership team from September 2025.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher with a strong academic background and a proven track record in pastoral care.

 

Head of Year | Why Join This School?

  • A strong culture of inclusion, respect, and high achievement for all students
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and pastoral leadership training
  • A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
  • Access to well-being initiatives and staff networks
  • A vibrant, diverse school community with a shared commitment to student success

 

Head of Year | Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development of a designated year group
  • Support and guide a team of form tutors to deliver consistent, high-quality pastoral care
  • Use data effectively to monitor attendance, behaviour, and progress, implementing targeted interventions
  • Build positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies to ensure wraparound support
  • Promote a culture of high expectations, respect, and ambition across the year group

 

The successful Head of Year must be a strong, empathetic leader with excellent communication, pastoral care and organisational skills. They should inspire high standards, support student wellbeing, and build positive relationships with staff, students, and families, promoting a safe, inclusive environment where every learner is encouraged to achieve their potential.

 

This is an ideal role for a pastoral leader looking to make a lasting impact. Get in contact with Ribbons & Reeves today if this sounds like you! Early applications are encouraged.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Head of Year role in Sutton. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Head of Year role.

 

Head of Year - September 2025

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