Head of Year

job description

Star Salford Academy is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Head of Year to lead our incoming cohort starting in September 2026. As a relatively new school that opened in 2023, we are at an exciting stage of growth. Our academy is built on a leadership specialism, combining a high-standard academic curriculum with a program designed to foster character and social action. If you have a passion for pastoral care and the drive to shape the foundations of a thriving year group within a disadvantaged community, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Who We’re Looking For

• Education: 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4/A*-C) including English and Maths.

• Experience: Proven experience working with young people and providing pastoral support within an educational setting.

• Communication: Ability to speak confidently in front of large groups of students and small groups of staff.

• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Logistics: Excellent organizational and technical skills, with a “team player” mentality and a problem-solving approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Transition: Join early to play a key role in the transition of our newest cohort, building strong relationships with students and families from day one.

• Pastoral Oversight: Place learner welfare at the heart of your practice, ensuring a caring and supportive environment for all young people.

• Behavior & Attendance: Monitor and manage the behavior, attendance, and punctuality of the year group in line with academy policies.

• Leadership Development: Support the school’s leadership specialism by encouraging students to engage in character-forming and charitable activities.

• Liaison: Act as the primary link between the school and parents/carers regarding the holistic development of students within your year group.

Why Join Star Salford & Star Academies?

Star Academies is a top-performing multi-academy trust dedicated to improving life chances in areas of social deprivation. Our mission is underpinned by our STAR values:

• Service – Being a responsible citizen.

• Teamwork – Working together for excellence.

• Ambition – Aspiring to be the best.

• Respect – Treating others with dignity.

Benefits of the role include:

• Career Growth: Access to the Star Talent Academy, our professional development hub offering world-class training and mentoring.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive salary, excellent pension schemes, and healthcare cash plans.

• Generous Leave: Competitive holiday entitlements.

• Impact: The chance to shape the future of a brand-new cohort in a school that is growing year-on-year.

Key Dates & Application

• Closing Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 (Midnight).

• Proposed Start Date: Monday, 9 March 2026.

• Contact: 0161 383 0001 for an informal discussion.

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding; successful candidates will undergo rigorous pre-employment checks. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds to ensure our workforce represents the society we serve.