Job Description

Salary

Teacher pay scale + TLR 2 5000 and leadership time

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Salford

Job category/type

All Subjects

Date posted

04/11/2025

Job reference

REQ004134



This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school in a very high performing, national Trust. We are looking for a passionate Teaching Head of Year to join our excellent pastoral team at The Salford City Academy.

The purpose of this role is to provide pastoral leadership and support for a designated year group and to teach lessons (in either Maths, English or Science - dependent on candidate specialism) at Key Stage 3 and 4. This is an opportunity to work and develop in both T&L and pastoral areas and make a meaningful difference to the school experience and life chances of ours students.

Salford City Academy is an exciting place to work; our students are high-achieving and ambitious, our staff are committed and very well qualified and a share an ambition that all of the students we serve deserve an excellent.

For a confidential discussion or to a arrange a school visit please contact Samantha Cass (PA to Associate Principal) on 0161 789 5359. Please see the job description for more details on the role and it's associated responsibilities.

Why apply for the Head of Year role at Salford City Academy?

More pay:

As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector;


We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;


Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total);


At least one

guaranteed paid personal day each year

, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;


Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;


We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;


We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

Track Record of Success:

Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE's performance tables. In 2025 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the Northwest.

Culture of Excellence:

We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.

Facilities and benefits

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme


Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing scheme


Access to an extensive discount's platform


24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household


State of the art onsite gym and Gym & fitness discounts


Cycle to Work scheme



Free annual flu jab

The Ideal Candidate:

To be successful:

You will lead with confidence and conviction and will be passionate about the power of education to transform lives.


You will align with our values and be committed to working hard to improve the lives of our young people.


You will believe and be committed to high standards and strong behaviour management to enable all students to learn in a safe and calm environment.


You will demonstrate impeccable professionalism, unwavering determination, and relentless optimism.


You will have a track record of improvement and be able to lead by example and be a source of inspiration. You will support and guide colleagues whilst demonstrating a love of your subject to cultivate a similar passion in your students.
United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient - you. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.