Year Leader (Pastoral) – Full-Time, Permanent
A thriving secondary school in Eastbourne is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year Leader to join its pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator to take on a key leadership role, ensuring the academic success, welfare, and personal development of students within a designated year group.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for a year group, maintaining high standards of achievement, behaviour, and personal development.
- Oversee pastoral initiatives to support student welfare, attendance, and engagement.
- Work closely with staff, students, and parents to promote a culture of high expectations.
- Monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions where necessary.
- Lead and manage an Assistant Year Leader and tutor team, ensuring high-quality tutor time provision.
- Collaborate with Curriculum Leaders to support student progress across all subjects.
- Contribute to the wider school community through enrichment activities and whole-school initiatives.
Requirements:
- Leadership Pay Scale (L5-9).
- Experience in a pastoral or leadership role within a secondary setting.
- Ability to teach Maths, Science, or PE is desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Start date: 1st September 2025.
What the School Offers:
- Comprehensive induction and CPD opportunities to support career development.
- Strong leadership mentoring and professional development.
- Well-being initiatives, including an employee assistance programme and free breakfast for staff.
- Bike to Work scheme and discounted healthcare membership.
- On-site parking and access to staff facilities with complimentary refreshments.
- Free childcare places at Breakfast & After-School Club for staff children at a linked primary school.
