Assistant Head of Year - non teaching role
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8c70af55-5bab-4ccc-96da-ee90cace32ce |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cove School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to fill the role of Assistant Head of Year, who will play a pivotal role in promoting the school's values of care, character, and academic excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to the positive and inclusive learning environment at Cove School, with a focus on student welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour management.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Student Welfare:
• Take a proactive role in the welfare and pastoral care of students within the assigned year group.
• Act as the 'cheerleader' for the year group, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Support the Form Tutors and the rest of the Year team to provide outstanding pastoral support for all students.
2) Attendance:
• Support the Head of Year and Attendance Officer in improving pupil attendance, with a specific focus on students whose attendance is between 90-95%.
• Liaise with the Attendance Officer to track attendance, identify patterns, and address any trends affecting attendance.
3) Punctuality:
• Promote high standards of punctuality to school and lessons within the year group.
• Collaborate with the Attendance Officer to address issues related to persistent lateness.
4) Student Ownership:
• Be a positive role model for students and staff in the year group, living and modelling the school values of care, character and academic excellence.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour and character across the year group.
5) Behaviour:
• Support the Head of Year in low-level behaviour concerns within the year group and take appropriate action.
• Monitor selected students and liaise with parents where suitable, including through parent meetings.
• Promote outstanding behaviour across the years group through proactive measures.
Person Specification:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, student welfare, and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of attendance monitoring strategies and punctuality promotion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality within the school community.
If you are passionate about student welfare, dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Head of Year at Cove School.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
Cove School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to fill the role of Assistant Head of Year, who will play a pivotal role in promoting the school's values of care, character, and academic excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to the positive and inclusive learning environment at Cove School, with a focus on student welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour management.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Student Welfare:
• Take a proactive role in the welfare and pastoral care of students within the assigned year group.
• Act as the 'cheerleader' for the year group, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Support the Form Tutors and the rest of the Year team to provide outstanding pastoral support for all students.
2) Attendance:
• Support the Head of Year and Attendance Officer in improving pupil attendance, with a specific focus on students whose attendance is between 90-95%.
• Liaise with the Attendance Officer to track attendance, identify patterns, and address any trends affecting attendance.
3) Punctuality:
• Promote high standards of punctuality to school and lessons within the year group.
• Collaborate with the Attendance Officer to address issues related to persistent lateness.
4) Student Ownership:
• Be a positive role model for students and staff in the year group, living and modelling the school values of care, character and academic excellence.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour and character across the year group.
5) Behaviour:
• Support the Head of Year in low-level behaviour concerns within the year group and take appropriate action.
• Monitor selected students and liaise with parents where suitable, including through parent meetings.
• Promote outstanding behaviour across the years group through proactive measures.
Person Specification:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, student welfare, and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of attendance monitoring strategies and punctuality promotion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality within the school community.
If you are passionate about student welfare, dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Head of Year at Cove School.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.