Assistant Head of Year

Assistant Head of YearSalary: £26,517 Actual Salary (£16.40ph) Contract type: Full-Time | 43.7 weeks per year Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00, Friday 07:30 to 15:30, with a 1hr unpaid lunch break each day) Start date: 01 September 2026 Closing date: Midday on Monday 06 July 2026 Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? Do you have the commitment and skills to help deliver outstanding pastoral care in a vibrant secondary school environment? The King Edmund School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Head of Year and making a real difference to the lives of our students in Years 7 to 11. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this. The Role· Work closely with the Head of Year to deliver high-quality pastoral care · Promote student wellbeing and positive mental health, leading targeted intervention groups · Be a first point of contact for parents, supporting communication and effective resolution of concerns · Monitor and promote excellent attendance, punctuality, and behaviour · Support the school’s zero tolerance approach to bullying, discrimination, and poor conduct · Help organise school events, assemblies, and key activities such as immunisation programmes and school photographs What We’re Looking For· Experience working with young people in a pastoral, educational, or youth work setting · Experience working effectively as part of a team · Experience of dealing with sensitive or confidential situations · Understanding of strategies to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing · High expectations for all students and commitment to supporting their success Why