Head of Year

We are recruiting at Westbourne Academy! Head of Year Required: 01 September 2026 MPS/UPS Full Time TLR 2: £8,610 We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Year to ensure a strong behaviour and attendance culture in the year group by promoting the academy way and delivering a pastoral curriculum which teaches students the values and expectations of the academy. The Head of Year will work with others (SLT, SEND, external agencies, parents/carers and students) through a collaborative inclusion approach alongside warm; strict to ensure that all students feel safe and part of the academy community enabling them to thrive. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious professional with the ability to organise their working time effectively to ensure that all requirements of the post are met punctually and to a high standard. Please see the application pack for further information. About us: - Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach. We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning. About Academy Transformation Trust Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission. What’s in it for you? Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands. To learn more and to apply please see our application pack or visit our website. Westbourne Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person - able to take a rightful place in the community of educated people and to join what Robert Maynard Hutchins called “the Great Conversation.” An ATT education stresses history, the scientific mode of thinking, the disciplined use of language, a wide-ranging knowledge of the arts and religion, and the continuity of human enterprise. We aspire for everyone, regardless of their starting point, to leave us capable, competent, and confident. Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will un