What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Head of Year
34.5 hours per week (8:00–15:30 Mon-Fri) TTO + 1 week
Grade 6 Actual Salary £22,065 - £25,138pa
To start: ASAP
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven person with the skills and ability to support students to help them to attain their full potential. The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative in a calm, caring and efficient manner with support from a successful and hardworking team.
The ideal candidate will have the passion and determination to ensure that all our students become excellent citizens. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the requirements of this demanding but rewarding role.
We are looking for an Assistant Head of Year who will:
• work directly with students to support, motivate, and encourage students to succeed
• bring knowledge and experience to secure positive outcomes through pastoral support
• actively support young people and their families to overcome barriers to learning
• model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
• download from the college website:
• or telephone 01282 682313
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 6th May 2025
Shortlisting: 8th May 2025
Interviews: 15th May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.