Head of Year (Non - Teaching) - Honley High School

We are seeking a Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to join Honley High School. The role focuses on shaping the futures of students in a specific year group academically and pastorally, monitoring performance and providing targeted support and interventions.Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Honley High SchoolHours

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm, term time plus 5 daysNumber of Jobs

1Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areasPosition type

PermanentGrade

Band G (NJC point 20-24)Salary

Full Time: £32,597 - £35,412; Actual Salary: £28,194 - £30,628 per annumStart Date

November 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Role overviewAs Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of the young people in a specific year group both academically and pastorally. You will monitor students’ performance and provide incisive support and intervention for the year group that you lead. This is a diverse role with a focus on the individual to model excellent behaviour, establish and maintain positive and professional relationships, and support the ethos of the school.Essential qualitiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external agenciesOutstanding leadership skills with a focus on providing opportunities to enable students to achieve exceptional outcomesA positive outlook, self-driven, and the ability to motivate othersWhat the role involvesMonitor the performance of students in the year group both academically and pastorally to provide incisive support and interventionSupervise breakfast, break and lunchtime for the year groupPromote good attendance, punctuality and behaviour across the year group through a variety of strategiesWork closely with staff on intervention strategies, targeting students for intervention and supporting on issues which may present a barrier to learningWhat you’ll get in returnYou’ll be joining a school and Trust which puts staff first with wellbeing initiatives and social events each term.In addition to this you will benefit fromAutomatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions FundSupportive and forward-thinking Leadership TeamStaff development through appraisal and CPDWorking as part of a creative and supportive teamFree ParkingGreat transport links (Honley Train Station nearby)Cycle to Work schemeEye CareAnnual Flu VaccinesHome and Technology SchemeRewards and discountsGP Online and Prescription ServiceYour Care Wellbeing packageLifestyle benefits (discount platform)How to applyDetails about application submission and deadlines are provided on the online system. If you would like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of applying, please contact the Senior Leadership Team Personal Assistant by email. When ready, complete the online application before the deadline.SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.Closing date

08 October 2025, 9:00 AM

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