Year Manager

Year Manager Salary: Grade G1-G6 Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: As Soon As Possible Join us at an exciting time for pastoral care at Bodmin College At Bodmin College, our mission is "to provide a great quality of education so that every child can live a life full of choice and boundless opportunities." We believe in the power of strong relationships - between students, families, staff and the wider community - and that every young person deserves to feel seen, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Bodmin College is on a transformational journey to provide an ambitious and inclusive education for all learners, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. From September 2026, we are launching a new pastoral structure that places student support, attendance, inclusion and belonging at the heart of everything we do. Each year group will be led by a dedicated Head of Year and supported by a Year Manager, creating a strong pastoral partnership focused on ensuring every child can thrive. We are seeking an exceptional Year Manager to join our pastoral team and play a key role in shaping this exciting next chapter. In the last 12 months we have: Improved A8 outcomes to be in line with national standards, moving from 27th to 11th in Cornwall. Become a top 10 school nationally for improvement in English A8. Reduced fixed-term suspensions by 68%. Improved attendance by 3.61%. Been recognised as a high-performing school amongst similar schools nationally. Most importantly, we have incredible students who deserve exceptional adults working relentlessly on their behalf every day. What is a Year Manager? The Year Manager is a non-teaching pastoral role that sits at the heart of student support. Each Year Manager is assigned to a year group and works closely with a Head of Year to provide operational and pastoral leadership for students. Together, they ensure students attend regularly, feel a strong sense of belonging, receive the support they need and are able to access every opportunity available to them. The Year Manager is often the first point of contact for students and families, building strong relationships and working proactively to identify and remove barriers to success. This role is ideally suited to someone who is highly organised, resilient, compassionate and passionate about improving outcomes for young people. What will you do? Working alongside a dedicated Head of Year, you will play a central role in ensuring students are successful, supported and able to thrive throughout their time at Bodmin College. You will: Be a visible and trusted adult for students, building positive relationships and supporting them to overcome barriers to success. Work closely with the Head of Year to implement year group priorities and deliver targeted pastoral support. Champion excellent attendance by monitoring attendance patterns, identifying concerns early and working proactively with students