Job Ref No. ECC5421-518S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £26,517 Actual Salary (£16.40ph)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/07/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Shortly following the closing date
Contract type: Full-time | 43.7 weeks per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00, Friday 07:30 to 15:30, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day)
Closing date: Midday on Monday 06 July 2026
Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? Do you have the commitment and skills to help deliver outstanding pastoral care in a vibrant secondary school environment? The King Edmund School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Head of Year and making a real difference to the lives of our students in Years 7 to 11.
We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex-a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream – it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.
Role
- Work closely with the Head of Year to deliver high-quality pastoral care
- Promote student wellbeing and positive mental health, leading targeted intervention groups
- Be a first point of contact for parents, supporting communication and effective resolution of concerns
- Monitor and promote excellent attendance, punctuality, and behaviour
- Support the school’s zero tolerance approach to bullying, discrimination, and poor conduct
- Help organise school events, assemblies, and key activities such as immunisation programmes and school photographs
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people in a pastoral, educational, or youth work setting
- Experience working effectively as part of a team
- Experience of dealing with sensitive or confidential situations
- Understanding of strategies to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
- High expectations for all students and commitment to supporting their success
Benefits
The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on‑site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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