Assistant Head of Year

At Wootton Upper School, the Pastoral Team plays a central role in ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating a culture where excellent behaviour, high attendance, respect, and positive relationships underpin learning and personal growth. As an Assistant Head of Year the role holder will provide support to the Head of Year in ensuring the progress, achievement and involvement of students in all aspects of school life and in ensuring that students display WUS values, understand our ethos and follow the Wootton Way. You will contribute to the high standards that are set by the WUS pastoral team at every opportunity, with a clear focus on developing best practice across the school. You will have experience of working with pupils with additional needs and be able to support pupils with behaviour related issues. You will need to be well organised, supportive, understanding and flexible in your role. Closing Date: midday on Friday 10 July 2026. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates. Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form via My New Term- we cannot accept CVs. When applying, please complete all sections of the application form and ensure that you do not leave any gaps in your qualification/work history and that you give details of any periods not accounted for by full time employment, education or training. Forms with missing sections and/or gaps may not be considered. Our vacancies are advertised on the MyNewTerm platform. To apply for these please click the vacancies button, or scroll down further to see our live jobs. Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!