Head of Year 7 (for the 2026/27 academic year)

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, inspirational and skilful Head of Year 7. We have a large Year 7 cohort of 330 students joining us in September 2026, from over 30 different local primary schools. The role of Head of Year 7 is a vital one; setting up our students from day one to be hard working, kind and happy. The main responsibilities of the role, for the year group, include:

● Driving high attendance and leading on the processes involved in this for the year group

● Managing a team of 11 tutors, for 11 tutor groups

● Leading, overseeing and quality assurance of the tutor programme, which includes reading, careers, rewards, homework tracking, uniform standards and equipment checking

● Leading on rewards and celebrations for the year group

● Leading assemblies

● Overseeing the professional development curriculum for the year group, delivered during tutor time

● Overseeing the extra-curricular offers available for the year group

● Writing Additional Needs Plans (ANPs)

● Conducting extensive student voice to continually improve the quality of education and school experiences of the students in the year group

● Drive positive behaviours of the students in the year group

● Parental engagement, where necessary

● Safeguarding within the year group

The role also includes teaching responsibility and this can be from any subject.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your professional journey.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.