Head of Year 7 (Transition and Induction) at Cams Hill School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CHS/03248

Location

Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£33,178.00 - £36,369.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary £30,696.03 - £33,648.32 per annum

Closing Date

Midday, Wed 15th Apr, 2026

Start Date

To be agreed

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Interviews expected to take place week commencing 20th or 27th April

Interview Date(s) Interviews expected to take place week commencing 20th or 27th April

About this Role

Head of Year 7 (Transition and Induction)

Salary: Grade E £33,178 - £36,369 FTE (Dependent on experience)

37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

Actual Salary £30,696.03 - £33,648.32 per annum

Permanent; Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking Head of Year 7 (Transition and Induction) to join our dynamic Pastoral Team. This is a key middle leadership (non-teach) role with a distinct focus on Year 7 and the transition from primary to secondary education and the support we offer pupils to embrace ‘The Cams Hill Way’.

The Head of Year 7 will provide strategic leadership for the Year 7 pastoral provision, ensuring that every pupil joining Cams Hill School is supported during their first year, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential in and outside the classroom. You will lead and develop the school’s approach to Year 7 transition, ensuring that systems, processes and support structures enable pupils to make a confident and successful start to their secondary education.

You will line manage the Assistant Head of Year 7 (Transition and Induction), providing guidance, direction and professional support while working collaboratively to deliver an outstanding Year 7 experience. This will involve overseeing the planning and delivery of the Year 7 transition and induction programme, ensuring that strong relationships with primary schools are maintained and that key information about pupils is effectively shared with staff.

Working closely with primary schools, parents, carers, external agencies and other stakeholders, you will ensure that pastoral systems are responsive to the diverse and evolving needs of each cohort, including pupils with additional learning, social, emotional and wellbeing needs. You will play a central role in identifying potential barriers to learning and ensuring that early support and appropriate interventions are in place.

Alongside the strategic leadership of the year group, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day pastoral work that underpins effective support for pupils. This includes supporting behaviour management in line with the school’s high expectations, working closely with Curriculum and Senior Leaders to ensure that every ensure every pupil is making strong progress and achieving their full potential, overseeing attendance strategies for specific pupils, holding and recording meetings with families and external professionals, and using data to identify patterns and inform targeted interventions.

You will also manage and develop the wider Year 7 pastoral team, overseeing the work of tutors to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to supporting pupils during this important stage of their school journey.

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, and who thrives both as a leader in a team and when working independently.

If you are passionate about motivating, challenging and supporting young people, and about shaping an exceptional transition experience for pupils entering secondary school, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team committed to securing the best life chances for all pupils.

Key Requirements

• A strong commitment to maintaining high standards and supporting educational excellence.

• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising skills.

• Ability to remain calm and effective while meeting deadlines.

• Confidence in analysing data, identifying patterns and leading effective responses.

• Strong leadership in behaviour management and upholding school expectations.

• Experience of leading or coordinating pastoral support for pupils.

• Ability to guide, support and develop colleagues within a pastoral team.

• A positive attitude and a good sense of humour.

• Ability to build effective, professional relationships with pupils, parents, carers, staff and external partners.

• A good standard of literacy.

• Clear, confident and professional communication skills.

• A proactive, “can-do” approach and the ability to work constructively as part of a team.

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils at a key stage of transition and helping them successfully adapt to secondary school life.

What We Offer

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for professional growth. In return for your hard work and dedication, we will support your development and help you achieve your career aspirations within our Trust.

In return we will provide you with

• LGPS Pension Scheme

• Supportive, friendly and committed colleagues who will welcome you to our school

• Commitment to your professional development and training opportunities

• Free tea and coffee

• Free onsite parking

• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme

• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccination and eye tests.

We welcome applications from experienced pastoral staff as well as individuals seeking a new career direction. Whether you are already working in a pupil-support role, exploring a change of professional path, this position offers a rewarding and inspiring opportunity. You will be joining a fantastic school where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils every day. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and want to play a key role in supporting education, we would love to hear from you.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

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.