Job Description

Salary

25,918.00 per annum (Full
Time Equivalent), 22,364.00 (Actual). The Head of Year role attracts an allowance of
4,209.93 per annum

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Manchester

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004536

Full time, Term Time Only, permanent position from Feb/ Mar 2025

Salary - Commencing at 25,918.00 per annum, Full Time Equivalent.

This is an actual salary for Term Time only of 22,364.24 per

annum. An allowance of 4,208.93 per annum is payable for the

Head of Year part of the role.

William Hulme's Grammar School (WHGS) is an all-through school and one of the most over-subscribed schools in Manchester. We have an excellent reputation and high aspirations for all our students, who enjoy an academic and creatively rich curriculum and are equipped with the skills that will help them to become responsible members of the local and global community.

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a Learning Mentor and Head of Year at William Hulme's Grammar School (WHGS).

WHGS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to support our students as a Learning Mentor and Head of Year. For the remainder of this academic year, it will Head of Year 8. You will work closely with our IMPACT Centre team to offer personalised learning for some of our most vulnerable students. Alongside this, you will take on responsibility for leading a year group to monitor and support the academic and personal wellbeing of every student, to ensure the personal, social and emotional development of students and to promote a culture of participation and achievement.

You must be able to work effectively as part of a supportive team, communicate confidently with staff members, parents and carers, and maintain a calm and consistent approach.

Essential qualifications: Minimum grade A-C or 9-4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent), TA3/Level 3 qualification.

The role is full-time, term-time only.

Further details are available in the candidate pack.

Please apply through the William Hulme's Grammar School website -

https://www.whgs-academy.org/work-for-us/vacancies

Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026

Interviews: Friday 6 February 2026 The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and full child protection/safeguarding training. United Learning is an equal opportunities employer.