Year Leader 

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate individual who can contribute to maintaining excellent standards in all areas of school life. A team player, you will have the ability to form high-quality relationships with staff, students, and families alike.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our ambitious school as a Year Leader to Year 9 students. You would play a vital role in supporting our vibrant school community and helping to shape a strong, positive, and successful learning experience for all students.

The Role

The Head of Year is responsible for the leadership, management, and welfare of a designated year group, ensuring that every student is supported to shine academically, socially, and personally. Guided by the school’s values of trust, kindness and determination the role seeks to bring light in every student, create opportunity in every interaction, and harness the power in every teacher. The Head of Year monitors student progress and behaviour, provides pastoral support, fosters strong relationships with students, staff, and parents, and works collaboratively to promote a positive, inclusive, and values-driven school culture.

Working Hours

Strong pastoral skills with experience supporting students with complex behavioural, social, and emotional needs. Pastoral experience may have been gained through previous roles such as a form tutor or other student support responsibilities.

The ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively with students, families, staff, and external agencies.

Knowledge of external support services, safeguarding procedures, and relevant school policies.

Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and coordinate pastoral and teaching responsibilities effectively.

Experience in delivering training, guidance, or mentoring to staff to support consistent pastoral practice.

Experience in leading, mentoring, and supporting tutors or other staff.

Cirencester Deer Park School

As part of our team, the successful candidate will lead by example — recognising the opportunity in every interaction to make a difference, and inspiring others to bring out the best in every student. Together, we foster a culture of ambition, trust, kindness, determination, and high expectations for all, creating an environment where every young person can dream big, work hard, and achieve their fullest potential. 

Our staff are at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and professional growth, including: 

Membership with Education Mutual, providing health and wellbeing support. 

A positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued. 

A strong team spirit and a genuine sense of buzz and energy across the school 

Opportunities for professional growth, development, and make a meaningful impact every day 

We are proud to be an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity and champions equity for all. We welcome and value staff and students from every background, identity, and life experience. 

Our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity underpins everything we do — from how we support our students to how we work together as colleagues. We believe that varied perspectives strengthen our school and enrich the learning experience for everyone. 

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. 

Further general information about our school can be found on our school website and we have provided our Year Leader job description and person specification.

Applications should be completed through My New Term and should be accompanied by a personal statement.  Applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026

We are committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the receipt of satisfactory references.