Education ​/ Teaching Head, Youth Development

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Head of Year to join our ambitious and values-driven team. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to young people's lives and supporting them to thrive both academically and personally.

As Head of Year, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of students. Working closely with teaching staff, families and external agencies, you will help create a school environment where all students feel supported, understood, and able to succeed. We are looking for someone who:

• Champions our core values of Excellence, Integrity and Kindness
• Is deeply committed to improving the lives of young people, particularly those facing barriers to learning
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Works effectively as part of a team and is confident working independently when required
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience, and a strong commitment to inclusion
• Shares our Trust vision of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

• We are a smaller than average, culturally diverse secondary school, rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
• We know our students and staff well, and celebrate the differences that make our communities strong
• We are genuinely ambitious for our young people and the community we serve
• As a People First organisation, we value staff voice and see feedback as a gift that helps us grow
• We actively invest in professional development and wellbeing, ensuring our staff feel empowered and supported to succeed