Head of Year

Shevington High School

Shevington Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8AB

Salary: Grade 7, £28,095 - £31,341 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required for January 2027

We are seeking a dedicated Head of Year. The successful candidate will work proactively to provide pastoral support, care and guidance for students. The Head of Year will act as a main point of contact for students and their parents, and work closely with tutors and other key members of staff. The Head of Year will also play a key role in the monitoring the academic achievement of the students, implementing mentoring or support programmes where necessary.

Some of the Principal Responsibilities include:

• Provide pastoral care and support to students in the designated Year group, including monitoring their well-being, behaviour, and attendance.
• Track and monitor the academic progress of students within the year group, identifying areas of concern and implementing strategies to support their learning and achievement.
• Liaise with parents or guardians to communicate students' progress, address concerns, and foster positive relationships between home and school.
• Implement and oversee behaviour management policies within the year group, including managing disciplinary issues and promoting positive behaviour among students

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our School. In turn, we are looking for a candidate committed to playing a part in transforming the lives of our young people.

Salary & Benefits

In return, we offer:

• Children of staff are included as one of the priorities on our admissions criteria for those wishing to support an application for their child to the school.
• Induction for all new staff
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and School Workload Charter

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

Applications to be returned to Mrs L Thompson via email at lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk or returned to the School Office for the attention of Mrs L Thompson.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@shevingtonhigh.org.uk

Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: 30th November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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