An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teaching professional to take a role as Head of Year within our very strong pastoral team at Arden. The pastoral team play a central role in the development and maintenance of the ethos and culture of the school, maintaining the highest of standards and the very best in wider student development and support.

The successful candidate will ideally have pastoral experience, together with excellent subject knowledge and a teaching specialism in English, Business & Economics or Science, and will be able to motivate pupils through inspirational, personalised teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are committed to their learning and are passionate about their development.

The opportunity for personal development and progression at Arden is enormous.  An active commitment to staff development through a strong and consistent focus and dialogue around teaching & learning pedagogy makes this an ideal position for candidates committed to being the best practitioner they can be.

Across the various departments within school, all staff work hard and are supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning.  Arden students love to acquire new knowledge and skills.  Our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver engaging, challenging lessons to committed students, supported by caring families.

The pastoral team has a wealth of experienced staff who all work well together, providing an excellent level of support and collaborative development through sharing of best practice and an open-door culture.

The school has an excellent record of success at GCSE and A Level:

GCSEs - In summer 2025, the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.63 (internally calculated), with an Attainment 8 score of 59.09, which shows the excellent attainment of our school.  72.8% of our students achieved a grade 5 in both English and Maths, with 87.6% achieving this at grade 4.  More than 40% of the GCSE grades awarded were grade 7 and above, with 24.3% being awarded at grade 8 & 9.

A Levels - In 2025 students achieved an average grade of a B. Our average points score of 39.36 demonstrates the excellent outcomes that our students achieve.  35% of grades awarded were A*/A and 67% of grades awarded were A*- B.

In return we can offer you:

A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors. 

Enthusiastic students who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of school life.

Access to high quality continuing professional development and the opportunity for personal growth and development.

A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity.

A Senior Leadership team who are committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students.

Teacher Pension.

Use of your own personal laptop.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Children of staff who are permanently employed at Arden Academy are eligible for a ‘staff’ priority for Arden main school and Sixth Form admissions (please see Admissions on our school website for full details and eligibility criteria).

Arden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.