Deputy Head of Year
- Posted 17 September 2025
- Salary £120 per day
- LocationLondon
- Job type Leadership
- Discipline Secondary
- ReferenceMP211177CT3100-A471971
Job description
Are you a motivated and compassionate educator with strong pastoral skills?
An outstanding all-girls secondary school is seeking a Deputy Head of Year to support students’ academic and personal development and help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment. Beginning ASAP.
Duties as Deputy Head of Year:
Work closely with the Head of Year to oversee the pastoral care and wellbeing of students across the year group.
Monitor attendance, behaviour, and academic progress, implementing interventions where needed.
Provide guidance and support to students, promoting confidence, resilience, and ambition.
Liaise with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure every student receives the support they need.
Assist with the planning of assemblies, enrichment activities, and whole-school events.
Ideal Deputy Head of Year:
Experience in a pastoral or middle leadership role within a school setting.
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to inspire young people.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students as Deputy Head of Year.
The ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
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