Head of Year

Posting date:	29 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 May 2026
Location:	Wigan, M29 7EE
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75804641

Summary

St Mary’s Catholic High School

Manchester Road

Astley

Tyldesley

Manchester

M29 7EE

Salary: Grade 7, £29,346 - £32,736 per annum

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks working 41 weeks per year

Required as soon as is possible

Are you passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every individual is celebrated? At St Mary’s, our Catholic ethos guides everything we do, shaping a caring and inclusive community in which every child is seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

As our new Head of Year, you will be a driving force for positive change; breaking down barriers to student learning and championing the success and wellbeing of every student. In partnership with students, their families and a dedicated pastoral staff team you will have the ability to engage young people to successfully achieve their goals, improve well-being and ensure each child feels valued.

With the guidance of a senior colleague, who will provide strategic support, your responsibilities will include direct leadership of a year group (to be confirmed). Your focus will be on key pastoral functions that include attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion; the safety and happiness of every child will be your priority. Working together, with colleagues and collaborating with multi-agency stakeholders you will ensure that no child is overlooked and that every one of them has the opportunity to flourish.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, sound judgement, a calm and consistent approach and the ability to build strong relationships with young people and their families. Recent experience in a pastoral role would be an advantage.

St Mary’s is a warm, welcoming school with a strong sense of team and shared purpose. If you’re committed to helping young people thrive and want to work in an environment where staff are valued and supported, we invite you to apply. If you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by e-mail t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk

Full details of this post including the CES Support Staff Application form and associated documents are available to download from the school’s web site https://www.stmaryschs.org.uk

Interview date: Thursday 14th May 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

Wigan Local Authority and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Supporting Documents

↗ Applicant Pack
↗ Application Form
↗ Consent to Obtain Refrernces
↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice