Job Description

Post:

Reflection Unit Manager

Location:

Fulford School

Salary:

Grade 5 - based on full-time equivalent of 26,748 - 27,935p.a.

Actual Annual Salary:

22,735 - term time only

Contract:

Full time, Permanent - 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks,

Start date:

3rd November 2025

The post-holder will:

Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) this important role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Reflection Unit. Supervise students within the unit, ensuring they have appropriate work to undertake. liaising with other school staff to ensure the unit's operations integrate in to the school's operations.

You will have:

highly advanced interpersonal skills in order to manage a range of situations experience of working with students in sometimes challenging situations an ability to co-ordinate and direct other colleagues to ensure the Unit works effectively.

We can offer you:

Term time only working Competitive local government pension scheme 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme An inclusive and collaborative leadership team One of the most rewarding careers, changing the lives of the students in our School

About us:

You have the chance to work in one of the high-performing schools in the region - we enjoy consistently high levels of parental satisfaction and positive student feedback / engagement which, along with over 170 highly motivated colleagues and excellent leadership at all levels, provides a fertile environment for you to develop within.

You will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 1600 students in the school including over 300 in the sixth form and a Trust with three primary schools, one junior school and one infant school.

The Fulford School motto of 'Realising potential and creating the future' is reflected in our commitment to maximising the personal development and achievement of all those in our school community. These values also run through the work of our Multi Academy Trust. We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary with excellent employee benefits including access to a salary-related defined pension scheme.

Ofsted:

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 we are delighted that the school has been graded outstanding in all areas.

Our core HEART values are fundamental to all we do at Fulford. Over the years we have been determined to ensure our pupils benefit from an aspirational, academic curriculum and at the same time provide a fully inclusive learning environment where all are treated as individuals and supported to be the best versions of themselves.

For more information and to view the report - see here

Awards:

We are thrilled to announce that Fulford School has been named The Sunday Times Comprehensive Secondary School of the North 2025. This prestigious award celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our students in both GCSE and A-level examinations. We are incredibly proud of this recognition, which reflects the dedication, hard work, and excellence of our entire school community.

Our commitment to equality:

Fulford School is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.

Safeguarding:

The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, we conduct various searches as set out in the safer recruitment guidelines. Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview. The South York Multi-Academy Trust will be required to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of their appointment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By signing this application, you acknowledge that such searches may be conducted as part of the process.

Yorkshire Learning Trust:

From autumn 2025, our two Trusts (South York Multi-Academy Trust and STAR Multi-Academy Trust) will be merging to form Yorkshire Learning Trust. Our new Trust will consist of 17 partner schools, approximately 7000 students and 1000 staff. All positions commencing 1st September 2025 onwards, will therefore have Yorkshire Learning Trust as their employer.

TO APPLY

Please download further details below and return (along with a covering letter - no more than 2 pages A4) to recruitment@fulford.york.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025 (0800am)

Interviews: To be arranged after closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,748.00-27,935.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person