Head of Year – Secondary Academy in Reading (ASAP Start)

A thriving secondary academy in Reading is seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of Year to lead the academic progress behavior standards and pastoral wellbeing of an assigned year group for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Job Overview

Pastoral care and character development play a central role in this schools ethos. The successful applicant will take strategic leadership over the academic tracking attendance targets personal development and behavior interventions for a full year group cohort.

Working closely with Form Tutors Safeguarding Officers SENCOs and parents you will deliver weekly year group assemblies oversee academic progress monitoring implement behavior support plans and coordinate year group events. This is a full-time ongoing or permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead line-manage and support a team of Form Tutors to deliver consistent pastoral routines and registration standards

• Monitor and analyze academic progress attendance data and behavior metrics across the year group cohort

• Implement targeted behavior interventions pastoral support plans (PSPs) and restorative justice conferences

• Plan and deliver engaging weekly year-group assemblies aligned with SMSC and whole-school values

• Serve as the primary liaison point for parents external welfare agencies and social care teams

• Coordinate key year-group milestones including transition evenings parent consultation nights and awards ceremonies

The School & Whats on Offer

• Immediate Start: Full-time long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP

• Role Type: Full-time hours (Teaching or Non-Teaching Head of Year options)

• Facilities: Dedicated pastoral suites behavioral intervention offices and integrated software platforms

• Location: Prime Reading location with excellent transport links and staff parking

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or extensive professional pastoral leadership experience in a secondary school

• Proven track record of successfully managing secondary student behavior attendance and pastoral interventions

• Thorough understanding of secondary safeguarding standards (KCSIE) SEN provisions and student mental health

• Exceptional leadership conflict resolution and communication skills

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Head of Year position in Reading for an immediate start.