Deputy Year Leader (Pastoral Leader)

Salary: NJC 18 - 22 £31,537 - £33,699 (FTE) £27,700 - £29,599 (Actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: October/ November 2025

Are you looking to make a difference every day to the lives of young people?

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Year Leader who will work directly with the Year Leader to lead the 'behaviour for learning' and academic progress of a Year group.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Work with the Year Leader to lead the behaviour and academic progress of a Year group to ensure all students make outstanding progress.
• Promote and adhere to the Trust's values to be unusually brave, discover what's possible, push the limits and be big hearted.

You're someone who has:

• The passion and dedication to work in Education
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students and parents
• Believe in and demonstrate our key drivers at all times; The highest expectations, Never give up, Everyone is valued, Value feedback, No excuses, Outstanding learning

About our school:

Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to an 'insert' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 26th September

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.