Head of Year 10
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £170.00 to £210.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | E8 1EA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFYEAR10-260224-5353 |
Summary
Head of Year 10 – Lead, Inspire & Transform Student Journeys
Unleash your leadership ambition as Head of Year 10 in an exceptional Hackney school that’s committed to seeing every young person thrive. This is a unique chance to champion academic excellence, foster outstanding wellbeing, and lead a pivotal year group on the cusp of GCSE success. If you’re driven to shape school culture and empower students to achieve their potential, this Head of Year 10 role is calling you – energetic, visionary professionals only!
As Head of Year 10, you’ll experience dynamic whole-school leadership within a forward-thinking, high-achieving community. You’ll play a central role in shaping the support, opportunities, and climate for a crucial year group, with access to unparalleled mentorship, rigorous CPD, and regular collaboration with senior teachers. Immerse yourself in a school with state-of-the-art facilities, progressive policies, and a strong tradition of nurturing future leaders. Your impact as Head of Year 10 here will elevate both your career and the aspirations of every student in your care.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of Year 10 post with daily impact recognised across school
• From £170 • £210 per day, reflecting your expertise and leadership
• Vibrant Hackney location: diverse, accessible, and rapidly developing
• Ofsted graded Good to Outstanding with a reputation for student progress
• Outstanding CPD, leadership coaching, and clear internal pathways
• Ideal for ambitious teachers with QTS who crave pastoral and strategic responsibility
• Collaborative staff, cutting-edge resources, expansive extra-curricular offer
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading, motivating and challenging a cohort of 200+ Year 10 students
• Driving achievement, attendance and behaviour for GCSE preparation
• Designing and delivering targeted pastoral interventions and assemblies
• Supporting and developing tutors, overseeing safeguarding and wellbeing
• Liaising closely with families, SLT, external agencies, and specialist teams
• Analysing data and formulating action plans for progress and wellbeing
• Fostering a culture of resilience, respect, and aspiration
Ideal "Head of Year 10" for this Hackney School:
• Inspirational teacher with QTS and proven impact in secondary education
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience guiding, supporting, or mentoring young people aged 14–16
• Astute at using data, pastoral systems, and restorative approaches
• Energetic, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely student-focused
• ECTs with significant leadership potential considered
Why Join This Hackney School?:
• Be part of a visionary team transforming outcomes for diverse students
• Access sector-leading CPD and national networks of aspiring leaders
• Work in ultra-modern facilities, brimming with resources and creativity
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates professional growth and collaboration
• Enjoy unparalleled support from experienced SLT and robust pastoral team
• Strong partnerships with families and the wider community
Step into a Head of Year 10 position where your initiative, care, and ambition will redefine what students achieve in one of Hackney’s most impressive schools. Applications are reviewed daily— don’t miss your chance to unlock the next level in your teaching career as Head of Year 10.
Unleash your leadership ambition as Head of Year 10 in an exceptional Hackney school that’s committed to seeing every young person thrive. This is a unique chance to champion academic excellence, foster outstanding wellbeing, and lead a pivotal year group on the cusp of GCSE success. If you’re driven to shape school culture and empower students to achieve their potential, this Head of Year 10 role is calling you – energetic, visionary professionals only!
As Head of Year 10, you’ll experience dynamic whole-school leadership within a forward-thinking, high-achieving community. You’ll play a central role in shaping the support, opportunities, and climate for a crucial year group, with access to unparalleled mentorship, rigorous CPD, and regular collaboration with senior teachers. Immerse yourself in a school with state-of-the-art facilities, progressive policies, and a strong tradition of nurturing future leaders. Your impact as Head of Year 10 here will elevate both your career and the aspirations of every student in your care.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of Year 10 post with daily impact recognised across school
• From £170 • £210 per day, reflecting your expertise and leadership
• Vibrant Hackney location: diverse, accessible, and rapidly developing
• Ofsted graded Good to Outstanding with a reputation for student progress
• Outstanding CPD, leadership coaching, and clear internal pathways
• Ideal for ambitious teachers with QTS who crave pastoral and strategic responsibility
• Collaborative staff, cutting-edge resources, expansive extra-curricular offer
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading, motivating and challenging a cohort of 200+ Year 10 students
• Driving achievement, attendance and behaviour for GCSE preparation
• Designing and delivering targeted pastoral interventions and assemblies
• Supporting and developing tutors, overseeing safeguarding and wellbeing
• Liaising closely with families, SLT, external agencies, and specialist teams
• Analysing data and formulating action plans for progress and wellbeing
• Fostering a culture of resilience, respect, and aspiration
Ideal "Head of Year 10" for this Hackney School:
• Inspirational teacher with QTS and proven impact in secondary education
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience guiding, supporting, or mentoring young people aged 14–16
• Astute at using data, pastoral systems, and restorative approaches
• Energetic, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely student-focused
• ECTs with significant leadership potential considered
Why Join This Hackney School?:
• Be part of a visionary team transforming outcomes for diverse students
• Access sector-leading CPD and national networks of aspiring leaders
• Work in ultra-modern facilities, brimming with resources and creativity
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates professional growth and collaboration
• Enjoy unparalleled support from experienced SLT and robust pastoral team
• Strong partnerships with families and the wider community
Step into a Head of Year 10 position where your initiative, care, and ambition will redefine what students achieve in one of Hackney’s most impressive schools. Applications are reviewed daily— don’t miss your chance to unlock the next level in your teaching career as Head of Year 10.