Assistant Head of Year

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1^st December 2026
Salary: £30,023 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate individual to support student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and personal development, ensuring every student is able to thrive both academically and personally.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

What we want from you:

• Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas
• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school, educational, or pastoral setting;
• A passion for supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and personal development;
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies;
• Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills, with excellent attention to detail;
• The confidence to remain calm under pressure, using initiative and adapting to a range of situations and student needs;
• A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management, and supporting vulnerable young people;
• A positive, resilient, and ambitious approach, with a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.