Teaching Head of Year

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Degree or equivalent qualification
Start Date: 1^st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Head of Year to join our fantastic team at MEA Central

This is a permanent, full-time role starting in September 2026. The salary for this post is MPS/UPS on the Teachers Pay Scale plus a TLR1.1 allowance of £10,174 per year.

MEA Central is seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Teaching Head of Year.

This is a key middle‑management position for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about improving attendance, punctuality, behaviour and the progress made by each student in the year group.

The successful candidate will combine high‑quality classroom practice with strong pastoral leadership, playing a vital role in shaping a positive culture and ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

As a Teaching Head of Year, you will lead and coordinate the work of form tutors and pastoral staff, improving attendance, punctuality, behaviour and progress across the year group.

You will work strategically and operationally to support students academically and pastorally, exercising professional judgement in line with the Teachers’ Standards and Trust expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pastoral provision for a year group, securing high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and achievement
• Line manage and support Form Tutors and pastoral staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality pastoral care
• Track student progress and implement targeted interventions in partnership with Curriculum Leaders, SENCO and SLT
• Promote equality, inclusion and wellbeing, addressing barriers to learning and safeguarding concerns effectively
• Drive attendance strategies, rewards and interventions in line with Trust policies and KPI targets
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers and external agencies to support student outcomes
• Lead student voice, enrichment opportunities and key year‑group events, including parents’ evenings

How to Apply

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place on Monday 18th May 2026.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk