Assistant Head of Year

As Assistant Head of Year, you will act as the first point of call for a specific student cohort, directly overseeing their well-being, behaviour, and academic progress. You will manage day-to-day student issues and implement consistent pastoral routines that remove barriers to learning. You will collaborate closely with a structured pastoral team to address individual challenges early, ensuring that calm routines translate into a stable environment where every young person can focus on their academic studies.

• Proven experience in managing student behaviour constructively, with a firm commitment to clear, consistent routines.

• The ability to act as a visible, reassuring first point of call for families, tutors, and external agencies.

• Strong organisational skills to balance the varied demands of a busy school day and manage complex student issues with discretion.

• An objective, evidence-informed approach to pastoral care, focusing on practical outcomes that improve student focus.

• Resilience, empathy, and the professional confidence to support a Head of Year in maintaining high standards across a full cohort.

Education has the power to change lives; we are better, faster, stronger together. The Swan School is a member of the River Learning Trust (RLT), a stable and mission-driven multi-academy trust. Joining us provides access to shared security and regional expertise:

• Professional Security: Full recognition of continuous public sector service (protecting redundancy, sick pay, and maternity entitlements) alongside secure, government-backed pensions (LGPS).

• Shared Growth: Access to Trust-wide professional networks and structural funding pathways for role-specific qualifications and apprenticeships.

• The Whole Person: A comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to regional occupational health support, and a genuine commitment to balanced workloads.

River Learning Trust and The Swan School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Note: We do not accept CVs.We reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early. This is a Full-time position, but flexible/part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

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