Head of Year (Non-Teaching)

Teaching Personnel are the UK’s largest education recruitment agency and we are looking to recruit a dedicated and highly organised Non-Teaching Head of Year in Newport, Isle of Wight.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact on their educational journey. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting behavioural, attendance and pastoral systems for a designated year group, ensuring students are empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral, you will act as the central point of contact for students, tutors, parents and carers, providing guidance, challenge and coordination to ensure high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a culture of high expectations while ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pastoral support for an allocated year group.
• Monitor and improve student attendance, punctuality and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management systems and interventions.
• Build positive and effective relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to identify and address barriers to learning.
• Manage pastoral records and contribute to safeguarding and student welfare processes.
• Promote a positive school culture that reflects high expectations and student success.
• Support students' personal development, wellbeing and resilience.

About You

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who can build strong relationships and effectively support young people through the challenges of secondary education.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral or support setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in working collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay rates.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to schools across the Isle of Wight and surrounding areas.

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel and our client school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, references, online searches and any other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding pastoral leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Teaching Personnel today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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