Teaching Head Of Year

Highly competitive salary, negotiable dependent upon experience + TLR + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Allowance / Relocation Allowance

Full Time, Permanent

Start date September 2024 or earlier

Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact as a Head of Year at our school.

As a Head of Year, your purpose will be to support all students in the year group, enabling them to make progress and access ambitious futures. You will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive. The role has a teaching commitment we do welcome applicants with any subject specialism, an ability to teach Maths, Business, Spanish, Music or Drama would be desirable.

To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine passion for working with young people. Experience in a similar position or a background in education is essential. You should also have the ability to motivate and inspire both both students and staff, fostering a culture of high aspirations and continuous improvement.

The Senior Leadership team at the Academy strongly emphasises the well-being of our colleagues, prioritising mental health and a healthy work/life balance. We have implemented systems that empower our staff to thrive, including a centralised behaviour system, a clear management structure, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join us at Sir Herbert Leon Academy, where the commitment to grow strong relationships, prioritising well-being, and striving for excellence in education shapes a community dedicated to the development of every individual.

School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on

The role is due to commence September 2024.

Closing date: 26th April 2024.

Interviews are scheduled to take place soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Fore more info visit: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4363?c=aet

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.