Education ​/ Teaching Head, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Job Title

Head of Year

Location:

Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time
Salary: £29,746 - £33,483 (Actual salary)
Posted: 16th January 2026

Start Date:

9th March 2026
Expires: 2nd February 2026 09:00 AM

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Head of Year to lead and support our students through their academic journey. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, guiding students in their educational pursuits, and ensuring their overall well‑being. This position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to education, and the ability to inspire both students and staff.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be, we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

• Manage the relevant year group including pastoral support, achievement, attendance, attainment / progress, behavioural issues, intervention and child protection matters / UCAS.
• Work closely with identified groups of students in all year groups with regard to progress, engagement and achievement.

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A/C) or equivalent.
• Recent management experience with people.
• Evidence of work with children / young people and involvement with parents would be advantageous.

• Flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, job‑sharing and compressed hours.
• Wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning.

To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Safeguarding Statement:
Cheadle Hulme High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cheadle Hulme High School – Part of The Laurus Trust