Job Description

Application closing date
11/07/2025
Location
Elland
Salary
Band G (NJC point 20-24) Actual Salary: 27,319 - 29,679 per annum
Package
Permanent, term time plus 5 days, 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
Job category/type
Schools

Job description
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.





Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.



As Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of the young people in a specific year group both academically and pastorally.



You will monitor students' performance and provide incisive support and intervention for the year group that you lead.



This is a diverse role with a spotlight on the individual to model excellent behaviour, establish and maintain positive and professional relationships, and support the ethos of the school.



We're looking for someone with:



Excellent communication skills who will make a difference with their ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies Outstanding leadership skills who will focus on providing the young people in your care with excellent opportunities to enable them to achieve exceptional outcomes A positive outlook who is self-driven and has the ability to motivate others



What the role involves in a nutshell:





Monitor Performance of students in the year group both academically and pastorally to provide incisive support and intervention Supervise breakfast, break and lunchtime for the year group Promote good attendance, punctuality and behaviour across the whole year group through a variety of strategies Work closely with staff on intervention strategies, targeting students for intervention and supporting on issues which may present a barrier to learning



What you'll get in return?



You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives to enjoy each term.



In addition to this you will benefit from:





Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Free Parking Cycle to Work Scheme Eye Care Annual Flu Vaccines Home & Technology Scheme Rewards and discounts GP Online and Prescription Service Your Care Wellbeing package Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)



If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.



HOW TO APPLY



Could we be a good fit for each other? If you'd like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.



Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school



If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking

here

before the deadline.



SAFER RECRUITMENT



We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.





Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.





If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Closing Date: Friday 11th July at 9am

Interview: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Start Date: September 2025

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