Head of Year (non-teaching)

Job Title

Head of Year (non‑teaching)

Location

Samuel Whitbread Academy

Salary / Grade

NJC Scale BBU9, points 24 - 27 (FTE: £35,412 - £38,220 pro rata. Actual: £33,142 - £35,770 per annum)

Hours

37 hours per week, term time plus INSET, plus an additional 3 weeks

Responsibilities

• Lead the year group in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to embed the school vision.
• Shape the culture in the year group by ensuring superb outcomes for pupils.
• Deliver excellence for students from all starting points.
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive, calm and purposeful climate for learning.
• Work closely with pupils at Samuel Whitbread Academy and engage in regulated activity with children.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Alignment with Samuel Whitbread’s values, mission and approach.
• Strong leadership and the ability to shape school culture.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare.
• Record of managing behaviour and achieving positive academic outcomes.

Contact

For general enquiries about this role, please contact Emma Saunders on 01462 629900 or esaunders@bestacademies.org.uk.

Closing Information

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 28th June 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026.

Legal Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.