Head of Year (Non-Teaching) - The Brooksbank School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

The Brooksbank School

Hours

37 hours per week – Monday to Friday.. Term Time plus 5 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

The Brooksbank School, Victoria Rd, Elland HX5 0QG

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Band G (NJC point 20-24)

Salary

Full Time: £33,673 - £36,581 Actual Salary: £29,124 - £31,639 per annum

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Brooksbank School

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026at 9am.

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At The Brooksbank School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to Aspire and Achieve.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to join our dedicated pastoral team and play a key role in supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. This vacancy has arisen as a result of promotion, reflecting the school's commitment to recognising talent and providing opportunities for career development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to promoting student wellbeing, raising standards and ensuring every young person receives the guidance, support and challenge they need to succeed.

As Head of Year, you will lead the pastoral care and academic monitoring of a designated year group, providing incisive intervention and support to help students overcome barriers to learning. You will champion high standards of behaviour, attendance and punctuality, while building strong relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires someone who can model exceptional standards, establish positive professional relationships and contribute fully to the caring and ambitious ethos of the school.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Monitor the academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance of students within the year group, implementing effective support and intervention strategies.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour across the year group.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to identify barriers to learning and coordinate targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies to support student success.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Rebecca Gvozdenko, our Leadership Co-ordinator via r.gvozdenko@brooksbank.TLT.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We 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; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

Closing date

20 October 2026, 9:00 AM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Head of Year Job Pack Oct 26.pdf – 779KB