Head of Year
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 3TF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9e255607-387a-4a82-b955-b90bec0305ea |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed and pupil-centred Head of Year who will uphold our school ethos, providing the young people in their care with the very best in terms of their school experience and the outcomes they take with them into their adult lives. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all, will understand that all behaviours are a form of communication, and will be psychologically responsive to all of these. They should be child-centred and committed to building relationships with students, staff and parents.
This role involves the leadership of a year group along with a team of form tutors; working collaboratively across our Student Support team and supporting with pastoral and academic intervention where needed. You will also work collaboratively with a high-performing pastoral team for Yrs 7-11 including two other Heads of Year plus two teaching Heads of Year, our Family Liaison Officer, Attendance Administrator, Learning Mentor and Pastoral Assistant. Senior line managers are very much part of the team as are our SENCOs, DSLs, our on site Family Support workers, therapeutic social worker and counsellor.
What the school offers its staff
Generous holiday (14 days extra per year for teaching staff)
Email curfew 5pm-7am (unless there are safeguarding/wellbeing concerns)
Employee Assistance Programme (AXA)
Weekly CPD sessions
Principal has an open-door policy
Staff Enrichment
Flexible approach to family appointments and child events
More PPA than the local average
Half-termly wellbeing events organised by Wellbeing Committee including seasonal treats, bacon sandwiches, fortnightly toast, annual Christmas lunch and other staff events
Parcel collection point
Half-termly staff voice group
On-site parking
Mental Health Coordinator
HUB groups and HUB breakfasts
High priority in our Y7 admissions process (see Admissions Policy on our website)
Further details about the role
In 2007, Belvedere was the first independent school to become an academy and is continuing the traditions and standards of its predecessor school. We have high expectations of all our students and we support them with excellent pastoral care. Our extensive Enrichment programme allows pupils to develop into well rounded individuals. In March 2025, Ofsted judged us Outstanding in Behaviour and Attitudes and in Personal Development. We were delighted that they recognised how our “ambitious” curriculum inspired our pupils to be, “ambitious for their futures” within an “inclusive” community in which pupils “can be themselves”.
The Belvedere Academy and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
The Belvedere Academy and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a committed and pupil-centred Head of Year who will uphold our school ethos, providing the young people in their care with the very best in terms of their school experience and the outcomes they take with them into their adult lives. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all, will understand that all behaviours are a form of communication, and will be psychologically responsive to all of these. They should be child-centred and committed to building relationships with students, staff and parents.
This role involves the leadership of a year group along with a team of form tutors; working collaboratively across our Student Support team and supporting with pastoral and academic intervention where needed. You will also work collaboratively with a high-performing pastoral team for Yrs 7-11 including two other Heads of Year plus two teaching Heads of Year, our Family Liaison Officer, Attendance Administrator, Learning Mentor and Pastoral Assistant. Senior line managers are very much part of the team as are our SENCOs, DSLs, our on site Family Support workers, therapeutic social worker and counsellor.
What the school offers its staff
Generous holiday (14 days extra per year for teaching staff)
Email curfew 5pm-7am (unless there are safeguarding/wellbeing concerns)
Employee Assistance Programme (AXA)
Weekly CPD sessions
Principal has an open-door policy
Staff Enrichment
Flexible approach to family appointments and child events
More PPA than the local average
Half-termly wellbeing events organised by Wellbeing Committee including seasonal treats, bacon sandwiches, fortnightly toast, annual Christmas lunch and other staff events
Parcel collection point
Half-termly staff voice group
On-site parking
Mental Health Coordinator
HUB groups and HUB breakfasts
High priority in our Y7 admissions process (see Admissions Policy on our website)
Further details about the role
In 2007, Belvedere was the first independent school to become an academy and is continuing the traditions and standards of its predecessor school. We have high expectations of all our students and we support them with excellent pastoral care. Our extensive Enrichment programme allows pupils to develop into well rounded individuals. In March 2025, Ofsted judged us Outstanding in Behaviour and Attitudes and in Personal Development. We were delighted that they recognised how our “ambitious” curriculum inspired our pupils to be, “ambitious for their futures” within an “inclusive” community in which pupils “can be themselves”.
The Belvedere Academy and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
The Belvedere Academy and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.