Head of Year 11
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £190.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | N1 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFYEAR11-260318-9851 |
Summary
Head of Year 11 – Transformational Pastoral Leader in Islington
Step into a high-impact Head of Year 11 role and become a catalyst for student success at one of Islington’s most forward-thinking secondary schools. Here, your ambition and energy will drive support, progress, and wellbeing for a pivotal cohort. The school seeks an inspiring professional ready to shape the academic outcomes and personal development of Year 11 students during this crucial year. If you’re highly motivated, passionate, and determined to lead from the front, this opportunity stands out above the rest.
By joining as Head of Year 11, you’ll immerse yourself in an ambitious, collaborative team, benefit from expert mentoring, and hone your leadership in a values-driven, Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ environment. This is the perfect platform for career acceleration, offering unrivalled professional growth, hands-on experience with holistic pastoral support, and access to elite CPD. You’ll work with state-of-the-art facilities and resources, and gain the strategic leadership skills that will set you apart as an educator or aspiring leader.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of Year 11 opportunity with immediate responsibility
• Up to £190 per day DOE – exceptional pay for standout candidates
• Prime Islington location with strong transport links
• Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ – a beacon of aspirational learning
• Rapid CPD, advanced coaching & future progression pathways
• Designed for ambitious teachers or high-achieving pastoral leaders
• Modern campus with first-class pastoral and academic resources
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading Year 11 pastoral strategy and driving student achievement
• Developing and implementing targeted interventions for exam success
• Coordinating behaviour, attendance and safeguarding measures
• Building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Monitoring academic and personal progress to ensure outstanding outcomes
• Supporting pupils’ emotional health through tailored mentoring
• Fostering a vibrant, high-expectations culture in Year 11
Ideal "Head of Year 11" for this Islington School:
• Qualified secondary teacher (QTS) with pastoral leadership experience
• Proven track-record raising achievement at GCSE level
• Resilient, motivational and able to inspire positive change
• Driven by high standards, with a sharp focus on student wellbeing
• Excellent communicator; able to collaborate and influence professionally
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent references
• ECTs considered if standout; experienced leaders encouraged
Why Join This Islington School?:
• Supportive, values-led community focused on ambition and warmth
• Unparalleled CPD and leadership coaching from exceptional SLT
• School culture founded on respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour
• Strong pastoral system celebrated by Ofsted and local families
• Facilities and resources that empower top-tier student-care
• Collaborative team with shared vision for student success
Don’t miss your chance to become Head of Year 11 at this thriving Islington secondary. Influence lives, develop your leadership, and build your educational legacy. Apply today for immediate consideration and take the lead in shaping Year 11’s journey to success.
Step into a high-impact Head of Year 11 role and become a catalyst for student success at one of Islington’s most forward-thinking secondary schools. Here, your ambition and energy will drive support, progress, and wellbeing for a pivotal cohort. The school seeks an inspiring professional ready to shape the academic outcomes and personal development of Year 11 students during this crucial year. If you’re highly motivated, passionate, and determined to lead from the front, this opportunity stands out above the rest.
By joining as Head of Year 11, you’ll immerse yourself in an ambitious, collaborative team, benefit from expert mentoring, and hone your leadership in a values-driven, Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ environment. This is the perfect platform for career acceleration, offering unrivalled professional growth, hands-on experience with holistic pastoral support, and access to elite CPD. You’ll work with state-of-the-art facilities and resources, and gain the strategic leadership skills that will set you apart as an educator or aspiring leader.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of Year 11 opportunity with immediate responsibility
• Up to £190 per day DOE – exceptional pay for standout candidates
• Prime Islington location with strong transport links
• Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ – a beacon of aspirational learning
• Rapid CPD, advanced coaching & future progression pathways
• Designed for ambitious teachers or high-achieving pastoral leaders
• Modern campus with first-class pastoral and academic resources
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading Year 11 pastoral strategy and driving student achievement
• Developing and implementing targeted interventions for exam success
• Coordinating behaviour, attendance and safeguarding measures
• Building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Monitoring academic and personal progress to ensure outstanding outcomes
• Supporting pupils’ emotional health through tailored mentoring
• Fostering a vibrant, high-expectations culture in Year 11
Ideal "Head of Year 11" for this Islington School:
• Qualified secondary teacher (QTS) with pastoral leadership experience
• Proven track-record raising achievement at GCSE level
• Resilient, motivational and able to inspire positive change
• Driven by high standards, with a sharp focus on student wellbeing
• Excellent communicator; able to collaborate and influence professionally
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent references
• ECTs considered if standout; experienced leaders encouraged
Why Join This Islington School?:
• Supportive, values-led community focused on ambition and warmth
• Unparalleled CPD and leadership coaching from exceptional SLT
• School culture founded on respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour
• Strong pastoral system celebrated by Ofsted and local families
• Facilities and resources that empower top-tier student-care
• Collaborative team with shared vision for student success
Don’t miss your chance to become Head of Year 11 at this thriving Islington secondary. Influence lives, develop your leadership, and build your educational legacy. Apply today for immediate consideration and take the lead in shaping Year 11’s journey to success.