Pastoral Head of Year
Pastoral Head of Year
Grade H Point 14 – 25 (£28,624 – £35,234 Full time / £25821 - £31784 pro rata)
This is a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time plus inset plus 2 weeks) (0.9021 FTE). Starting salary is dependent on experience. Please see the job description for details of the flexible arrangement for additional working weeks.
Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. We are a popular and over-subscribed single academy trust with 1350 students on roll.
We require a Head of Year to join our Pastoral Team. The role involves providing pastoral care and monitoring behavior, attendance and well-being of a specific year group. This key role will focus on helping students to overcome barriers, so they can improve their attainment, progress, conduct and personal development, enabling them to fulfil their potential as a learner and as an individual.
We are proud of our pastoral provision; it is integral to the success of the school. You will work closely with our school community, including Senior Leadership Team, Attendance, Safeguarding and Inclusion Teams, in addition to forging strong links with our students, their families and external agencies. You will ‘go the extra mile’ to ensure that we provide the very best support for our students. We want someone with very high expectations who loves working with young people and is ambitious to see them achieve. You will be a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, will be flexible, organised and able to use your own initiative and problem-solve. If you have worked in schools before this is an advantage but is not a requirement.
In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
- In-house menopause support group
- Long service awards
- Gym membership
- Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
- A varied programme of well-being activities and club
Having read the accompanying information and should you wish to apply, please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July
Interview date: Wednesday 9th July
Start date: 1st September 2025
Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account. As the position requires visits to students’ homes, you will also need a full clean driving licence.