Director of Achievement (Head of Year)

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives and help shape their future success? Join our dedicated and passionate Pastoral Team at The Bulwell Academy. Job Title: Director of Achievement Location: Nottingham Salary: £44,075 - £45,091 (SCP 33-34) per annum actual salary Start Date: ASAP 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 37 hours 52 weeks – Full time Application Closing Date: 31 May 2026 About You: As a Director of Achievement at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring a compassionate and proactive approach to supporting students’ well-being, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to address students’ diverse needs. Our ideal candidate would: The ability to positively influence and persuade students towards the school’s vision, values and ethos, whilst being a role model with a professional approach. Devise and co-ordinating appropriate interventions for students within identified year groups whose progress is of concern and learning gaps have been identified. Work with the Vice Principal and Assistant Principal for curriculum to ensure that tuition and interventions are appropriate. Oversee the rewards and consequences system and leading the integration of SEND, safeguarding and pastoral support plans, and working with the SEND team and SENDCO to implement effective SEMH strategies. Work effectively as part of a team, use initiative, follow instructions, remain calm under pressure, and possess a ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ attitude. Requirements: To apply for the Director of Achievement opportunity, you must hold: Preferably a degree Sustained record of professional development. Experienced at ‘walking the talk’ with a track record of being able to provide a strong, visible leadership of students. Proven track record of substantially raising standards of behaviour, attendance, and achievement. Successful experience in leading effective change. Extensive experience of developing stu