Head of Year 9
| Posting date: | 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £220.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | SW19 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFYEAR9-260101-9778 |
Summary
Head of Year 9 – Championing Aspirational Students in Merton
Step into a transformative position as Head of Year 9 in a vibrant, innovative Merton secondary school! If you are an inspiring educator eager to guide and galvanise young minds during their pivotal academic year, this Head of Year 9 opportunity offers you the chance to spearhead positive change, enrich lives, and shape the future leaders of our community. Join an ambitious team committed to nurturing exceptional students and supporting each unique journey.
As Head of Year 9, you will immerse yourself in an environment defined by academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, benefit from sector-leading resources, and play a central role in building an outstanding learning culture. This is your stage to showcase leadership, innovate with new pastoral strategies, and foster meaningful progress in every learner. Professional development thrives here – ready yourself for genuine progression and the chance to broaden your career rapidly.
Key Highlights:
• Head of Year 9 – impactful leadership role driving student success
• Up to £220 per day DOE, rewarding ambition and proven results
• Conveniently located in Merton, accessible and central
• Ofsted-rated: Good, aspiring for Outstanding status
• Expansive CPD, mentoring, and fast-track promotion opportunities
• Ideal for passionate, impact-driven UK-trained teachers with QTS
• Dynamic, diverse school equipped with state-of-the-art facilities
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading Year 9 cohort with integrity, vision, and outstanding communication
• Designing and delivering innovative assemblies, interventions, and student forums
• Mentoring and supporting both students and colleagues for exceptional outcomes
• Analysing and acting on data to boost progress and wellbeing
• Collaborating with the senior leadership team to refine school policies and culture
• Engaging with parents, carers, and external agencies to enable holistic support
Ideal Head of Year 9 for this Merton School:
• UK-trained teacher holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven record of driving progress and securing Good or Outstanding results
• Inspirational leader, adept at building rapport with students and staff
• Keen strategist, ready to implement evidence-based pastoral innovations
• Open to both ambitious, high-performing ECTs and experienced educators
Why Join This Merton School?:
• Inclusive, warm learning community where your impact is celebrated
• Strong leadership and peer support, fostering swift professional development
• Real influence on key decisions shaping school culture and student experience
• Unrivalled scope for personal growth and long-term advancement
• Excellent behaviour system, supportive parents, and an ambitious student body
Set the benchmark for Head of Year 9 leadership in a forward-thinking Merton school where your influence will ripple across lives and careers. Take this unmatched opportunity to lead, innovate, and inspire – applications are warmly encouraged and will be considered as received.
Step into a transformative position as Head of Year 9 in a vibrant, innovative Merton secondary school! If you are an inspiring educator eager to guide and galvanise young minds during their pivotal academic year, this Head of Year 9 opportunity offers you the chance to spearhead positive change, enrich lives, and shape the future leaders of our community. Join an ambitious team committed to nurturing exceptional students and supporting each unique journey.
As Head of Year 9, you will immerse yourself in an environment defined by academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, benefit from sector-leading resources, and play a central role in building an outstanding learning culture. This is your stage to showcase leadership, innovate with new pastoral strategies, and foster meaningful progress in every learner. Professional development thrives here – ready yourself for genuine progression and the chance to broaden your career rapidly.
Key Highlights:
• Head of Year 9 – impactful leadership role driving student success
• Up to £220 per day DOE, rewarding ambition and proven results
• Conveniently located in Merton, accessible and central
• Ofsted-rated: Good, aspiring for Outstanding status
• Expansive CPD, mentoring, and fast-track promotion opportunities
• Ideal for passionate, impact-driven UK-trained teachers with QTS
• Dynamic, diverse school equipped with state-of-the-art facilities
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading Year 9 cohort with integrity, vision, and outstanding communication
• Designing and delivering innovative assemblies, interventions, and student forums
• Mentoring and supporting both students and colleagues for exceptional outcomes
• Analysing and acting on data to boost progress and wellbeing
• Collaborating with the senior leadership team to refine school policies and culture
• Engaging with parents, carers, and external agencies to enable holistic support
Ideal Head of Year 9 for this Merton School:
• UK-trained teacher holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven record of driving progress and securing Good or Outstanding results
• Inspirational leader, adept at building rapport with students and staff
• Keen strategist, ready to implement evidence-based pastoral innovations
• Open to both ambitious, high-performing ECTs and experienced educators
Why Join This Merton School?:
• Inclusive, warm learning community where your impact is celebrated
• Strong leadership and peer support, fostering swift professional development
• Real influence on key decisions shaping school culture and student experience
• Unrivalled scope for personal growth and long-term advancement
• Excellent behaviour system, supportive parents, and an ambitious student body
Set the benchmark for Head of Year 9 leadership in a forward-thinking Merton school where your influence will ripple across lives and careers. Take this unmatched opportunity to lead, innovate, and inspire – applications are warmly encouraged and will be considered as received.