About this role
County High School
Head of Year
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Salary: MPR/UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 p/a) + TLR2a (£3,527 p/a)
School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)
Join this happy and ambitious school and be part of the next stage of our journey to excellence.
We invite you to join us as we move this school to 'excellence'. The core aims/values of this school are:
Making a difference to the lives of young people
Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow
A school which seeks to challenge itself
A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues
We are committed to becoming the leading school in the area, and we are seeking an ambitious, innovative colleague to play a significant role in that journey. As a proud member of the Unity Schools Partnership, we benefit from a strong culture of professional learning and career development. Our Teaching School and active talent management programme will provide the successful candidate with exceptional support, both in this role and throughout their future career within the Trust and beyond.
We are looking to appoint a Head of Year who is an inspiring leader and who is passionate about the development of young people. The successful candidate will be dedicated to securing excellence for every student, regardless of background or barrier. They will ensure the highest standards of academic support and pastoral care, upholding our expectations around behaviour, attendance, and progress so that every scholar can achieve their full potential. They will champion the school’s vision and values, ensuring that excellent outcomes and successful next steps remain at the heart of our work.
At County High School, you will join an exceptionally supportive team of professionals, backed by a highly effective leadership team and the wider Trust. Together, we are united in our focus on delivering excellence in a