Deputy Head of Year - Secondary

Deputy Head of Year - Secondary (Pastoral)

Small Heath, Birmingham Full-time, Term-time Only Start: ASAP

Temp to Perm £24,840-£29,690 Actual Salary

A large, values-driven all-through academy in Small Heath is seeking a motivated Deputy Head of Year to join its committed pastoral team. The role focuses on behaviour, attendance, and personal development, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use behaviour and attendance data to lead targeted interventions
• Coordinate pastoral support and parent engagement
• Supervise students during transitions and unstructured times
• Support staff with pastoral expertise and contribute to safeguarding
• Lead on key stage transitions and extracurricular activities

What We're Looking For:

• Right to work in the UK
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)
• DSL trained (or willing to be)

Experience & Attributes:

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with young people and families
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and sensitive pastoral issues
• Calm, adaptable, and solution-focused under pressure
• Strong communication, listening, and IT skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing
• Passionate about helping every student reach their potential
• Reflective, proactive, and open to feedback and professional growth

Culture & Benefits:

This is a school where ambition, resilience, and kindness shape every aspect of learning and leadership. Staff benefit from twice the standard number of CPD days, a dedicated wellbeing programme, and access to generous perks including gym discounts, retail savings, and interest-free loans.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Early applications encouraged. Apply today!

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.