Head of Year (Progress Leader)

with the ability to teach PSHE and or Girl’s PE

Full Time

MPR/UPR

TLR 2C

Permanent contract

Required from September 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Head of Year to join our Pastoral Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled classroom teacher with the ability to teach PSHE and/or Girls’ PE, who is passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour and achievement.

You will provide leadership and day‑to‑day management of a year group, setting the ethos, supporting Form Tutors, and working closely with families, staff and external agencies to ensure every pupil reaches their potential.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong pastoral practitioner with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Committed to high expectations for behaviour, attendance and progress
• Confident in analysing data to drive targeted interventions
• Passionate about inclusive practice and safeguarding

The Romsey School is a high attaining comprehensive school, committed to high quality inclusive education. Staff really enjoy working at Romsey, our recent OFTSED Report June 2023 (graded ‘Good’), highlights; “Staff say that senior leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being”.  

At the heart of The Romsey School is our mission for a lived experience of ‘Compassionate Excellence’, meaning that we aspire, care and include in all that we do. This set of values extends to everyone within our community, and this includes staff as well as our students.

Learn Together at The Romsey School

We have regular professional learning opportunities which includes subject knowledge development. We are fully committed to your Growth and CPD development, offering access to The National College and working with our Research Lead Team.

Have Your Aspirational Career Goals Encouraged at The Romsey School

We actively encourage pursuing your professional development through the Department for Education (DfE) ‘National Professional Qualifications’ (NPQs) route. Alternatively, have you thought about becoming a Chartered Teacher through the Chartered College of Teaching? If so, The Romsey School can support you through this.

In return, The Romsey School will provide you with:

• A supportive and experienced Pastoral Leadership Team
• High‑quality CPD and leadership development
• A positive school culture with strong community values
• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.  
• Opportunities to be included within the school community by joining one of several groups of staff within the school that lead on significant initiatives such as:
• Student leadership
• Extracurricular sports clubs
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• A variety of trips and educational visits, which includes international trips to places such as Kenya, Iceland, Spain, and Paris.
• Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchen.
• Access to and an Employee Discount to our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights
• On-site, free staff car parking.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.