Head of Year
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, E9 7HD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d8a0621f-b004-4c43-9ff5-721873b3bc8c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with experience in the pastoral field. A Head of Year is a key role within the pastoral structure of the Academy and is essential in maintaining the purposeful and disciplined environment in which Mossbourne students excel.
The successful candidate will join our dynamic Pastoral Team, reporting directly to the Head of School. They will lead a team of form tutors, taking overall responsibility for the organisation, welfare, and discipline of the year group and in the identification of students who require guidance and support.
The Head of Year is expected to embrace a sense of ‘ownership’ of the Year group as a whole and of the students within their care. The position requires a candidate who is robust, rigorous and who believes in the importance of paying attention to detail. The position is both demanding and rewarding and requires an outstanding teacher with the ability to multi-task and prioritise demands. Liaising with parents and external agencies is an important aspect of the job. The Academy invites applications from candidates who will be well-organised, creative, willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and who will be focused on the attainment of all learners, accepting no excuses for underachievement.
What the school offers its staff
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
Free staff fitness classes
Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
Discounts at local restaurants
Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
Saturday and holiday paid programme
Special leave scheme
Staff appreciation awards and events
First rate professional development and career opportunities
Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with experience in the pastoral field. A Head of Year is a key role within the pastoral structure of the Academy and is essential in maintaining the purposeful and disciplined environment in which Mossbourne students excel.
The successful candidate will join our dynamic Pastoral Team, reporting directly to the Head of School. They will lead a team of form tutors, taking overall responsibility for the organisation, welfare, and discipline of the year group and in the identification of students who require guidance and support.
The Head of Year is expected to embrace a sense of ‘ownership’ of the Year group as a whole and of the students within their care. The position requires a candidate who is robust, rigorous and who believes in the importance of paying attention to detail. The position is both demanding and rewarding and requires an outstanding teacher with the ability to multi-task and prioritise demands. Liaising with parents and external agencies is an important aspect of the job. The Academy invites applications from candidates who will be well-organised, creative, willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and who will be focused on the attainment of all learners, accepting no excuses for underachievement.
What the school offers its staff
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
Free staff fitness classes
Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
Discounts at local restaurants
Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
Saturday and holiday paid programme
Special leave scheme
Staff appreciation awards and events
First rate professional development and career opportunities
Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.