An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and adaptable Assistant Head of Year to join our established pastoral team within a school judged by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas, a school where both student achievement and attitudes to learning are amongst the best in the region.  We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic areas, whose facilities have been further enhanced by the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project.

This role is integral to student services across Years 7-11, with the main foci on supporting staff and students across a year group to be decided, leading on communication with parents/carers and staff, and working with the Heads of Year and an Assistant and Deputy Headteacher.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication and administrative support skills, high expectations, emotional intelligence and an unwavering commitment to all staff, students and stakeholders.  They will support with student attendance monitoring, through daily routines including liaison with home; supporting progress and achievement, working across all year groups and with all Heads of Year as appropriate. The Assistant Head of Year will report directly and be responsible to a designated Head of Year, with oversight from the appropriate Assistant Head.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”

We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices. 

We are looking for:

• an individual with excellent administrative support experience 

• a team player who will be skilled in dealing with student behaviour, student welfare and attendance  

• an individual who can support the organisation of Key Stage events, trips and other enrichment activities  

• an enthusiastic, approachable individual who has successful experience of motivating, coaching and encouraging students to achieve more  

In return for your commitment we can offer:    

• “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted 2024) 

• the opportunity to make a real difference 

• students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other” 

• personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth 

• an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff 

• a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care 

• a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care”  

• a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North and North East in 2025. 

• excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford 

Closing date for applications: 8am Friday 23rd January 2026

Provisional interview date:      Friday 30th January 2026

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school.  The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment.  All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.  All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.