Assistant Head of Year (Maternity Cover)
Abbeyfield School · Northampton · West Northamptonshire
Job description
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on students' lives? Join Abbeyfield School as our Assistant Head of Year and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance across the school. This is an exciting maternity cover opportunity to join a dedicated pastoral team committed to helping every student succeed.
About You:
Abbeyfield School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team on a maternity cover basis. Working closely with the Head of Year, you will support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, building strong relationships with students, families and staff. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, have high expectations for young people, and be committed to creating a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Pastoral Support: Experience working with young people and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations and achievement.
- Behaviour Management: A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies, alongside the confidence to address challenges, support restorative approaches, and promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, and conduct.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
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About this school
Abbeyfield School
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,358
- Avg teacher salary
- £42,833
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.9:1
- Academy trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU
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- Contract
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- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 15 October 2026
- Closing date
- 1 November 2026
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