Assistant Head of Key Stage (Watton)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,276 to £16,570 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £15,276 to £16,570 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watton, Thetford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiration Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JAN20262486 |
Summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £15,276 to £16,570 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 22.5 hours per week / 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: March 2026
Wayland Academy is looking for an outstanding Assistant Head of Key Stage to help our students achieve even more.
The successful candidate will have an unshakable belief in every student’s entitlement to the highest quality education and ability to achieve and learn, whatever their personal circumstances. Wayland Academy takes the pastoral care of our students very seriously and we know it is the cornerstone of allowing them to learn in a well ordered and supportive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To provide pastoral and behavioural support and interventions for all pupils within the specified year group to maximise their achievements and attainment across the school.
- To work with Head of Year, tutors, and teaching staff to ensure that pupils are ready to learn and equipped appropriately for their learning.
- To support the work of the Head of Year and wider inclusion team to ensure that pupils attendance is improving and meeting expectations.
- Liaise effectively with the DSL to ensure that pupil safeguarding needs are addressed as required.
- To liaise with parents/carers, staff, pupils and other stakeholders as needed in a timely and professional manner in relation to all aspects of pupils’ pastoral care.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- GCSE English and Maths (or relevant level 3 qualification)
- Successful working relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils, staff, parents/carers and the wider community
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative as undertaking specified work that contributes to pupils’ learning and progress
- Ability to resolve more complex problems and/or queries, referring most complex issues to the teacher, or other member of staff
- Able to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement
Desirable:
- Degree
- Able to lead, motivate and develop people of all ages to work individually and in teams
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9-5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning it among the highest-performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest-quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. We take both learning and pastoral care seriously, ensuring that our students leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the wider world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 gave Wayland Academy an overall grade of ‘Good'. “School and Trust leaders form a strong and cohesive team which has driven, and continues to secure, school improvement.”
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Julie Amys, PA to Principal (JulieAmys@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 5th February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Part Time: 22.5 hours per week / 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: March 2026
Wayland Academy is looking for an outstanding Assistant Head of Key Stage to help our students achieve even more.
The successful candidate will have an unshakable belief in every student’s entitlement to the highest quality education and ability to achieve and learn, whatever their personal circumstances. Wayland Academy takes the pastoral care of our students very seriously and we know it is the cornerstone of allowing them to learn in a well ordered and supportive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To provide pastoral and behavioural support and interventions for all pupils within the specified year group to maximise their achievements and attainment across the school.
- To work with Head of Year, tutors, and teaching staff to ensure that pupils are ready to learn and equipped appropriately for their learning.
- To support the work of the Head of Year and wider inclusion team to ensure that pupils attendance is improving and meeting expectations.
- Liaise effectively with the DSL to ensure that pupil safeguarding needs are addressed as required.
- To liaise with parents/carers, staff, pupils and other stakeholders as needed in a timely and professional manner in relation to all aspects of pupils’ pastoral care.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- GCSE English and Maths (or relevant level 3 qualification)
- Successful working relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils, staff, parents/carers and the wider community
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative as undertaking specified work that contributes to pupils’ learning and progress
- Ability to resolve more complex problems and/or queries, referring most complex issues to the teacher, or other member of staff
- Able to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement
Desirable:
- Degree
- Able to lead, motivate and develop people of all ages to work individually and in teams
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9-5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning it among the highest-performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest-quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. We take both learning and pastoral care seriously, ensuring that our students leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the wider world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 gave Wayland Academy an overall grade of ‘Good'. “School and Trust leaders form a strong and cohesive team which has driven, and continues to secure, school improvement.”
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Julie Amys, PA to Principal (JulieAmys@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 5th February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.