Head of Year

Vacancy Summary

Head of Year

Salary: SO1, SCP 23-25 - £30,014.00 - £31,695.00 Annually (Actual)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

This is a permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days role. The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday

Vacancy Information

About this Role

Beckfoot School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives. As a Head of Year, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, safety, and inclusion of our students. Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies, you will support in creating a school environment where all students feel supported, understood and able to succeed. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our school values of Enjoy-Learn-Succeed
• Is committed to improving the lives of young people, especially those with barriers to their learning
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Works well in a team and is confident in working independently when needed
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and commitment to inclusion 
  Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind

Why choose Beckfoot School

Beckfoot School is a thriving 11-18 secondary school with an excellent reputation, making it one of the most over-subscribed schools in the country.

Our school is a vibrant and inspiring place for students to learn, grow and thrive.

We are committed to:

• Academic excellence, ensuring every student achieves their potential.
• Personal development, nurturing confident, well-rounded individuals.

Visitors often speak of the ‘Beckfoot Buzz’, a tangible sense of energy and positivity that reflects our core values of enjoy, learn, succeed.

At Beckfoot School:

Our professional development offer is exceptional, with high quality CPD and personalised coaching on offer for all staff.

Edurio survey results and staff voice confirms that this is a place where teachers can teach, and students can learn.

Staff turnover is low, and there’s a deep sense of pride in being part of Team Beckfoot School and Team Beckfoot Trust.

Everything we do can be encapsulated by the sentence ‘limitless possibilities for all’, as this truly underpins our belief and ambition for every student.

About Beckfoot Trust

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.

We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot School, we’re making a real difference in our community.

Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page.

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team on the contact details below. 

Email: centralrecruitment@beckfoottrust.org

Telephone: 01274 087 225

To apply go to https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139975/EDV-2026-BS-55382

Closing Date: Midnight 17th May 2026

Interviews: 21st May 2026

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.  The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

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• Beckfoot Trust - Policies and Documents
• Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

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