Key Stage 4 Achievement Leader

●     Salary/Grade: Hay Scale M1

●     Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time + 10 days (includes all INSET and results days)

●     Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm

●     Responsible To: Head of Key Stage 4

Why Hertswood Academy?

At Hertswood, we are dedicated to creating a school culture where pupils experience a positive, enriching school life that prepares them for their next phase of education and beyond. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team that celebrates diversity and values your unique contribution to our community.

Are you ready to make a defining difference when it matters most?

Years 10 and 11 are pivotal milestones in a young person’s life. The pressure of GCSEs, the transition into young adulthood, and the navigating of future paths require a unique blend of academic focus and unwavering pastoral care.

At Hertswood Academy, we are looking for a dynamic, empathetic, and driven Key Stage 4 Academic Leader to join our team. In this essential non-teaching support role, you will be the driving force behind improving students' attitudes to learning, removing barriers to success, and fostering an environment where every student can thrive under exam pressure.

The Role: Impact, Intervention, and Inspiration

As our Academic Leader, you will collaborate closely with Pastoral Support Leaders, Heads of Learning and Key Stage, Classroom Teachers, and our SENDCO. You will be a champion for vulnerable, disadvantaged, and at-risk young people, providing dedicated support for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs as well as the wider student community.

Your core responsibilities will include:

●     Data-Driven Intervention: Analysing academic tracking data to spot underachievement early and building targeted 1:1 or small-group intervention plans.

●     Exam Preparation & Access: Organising revision schedules, study skills workshops, and stress-management sessions, while collaborating with the SENDCO on exam access arrangements.

●     Pastoral Care & Mentoring: Serving as a primary point of contact for students facing emotional or social difficulties, delivering mentoring sessions focused on resilience, motivation, and mental health.

●     Behaviour & Attendance Management: Proactively tracking attendance, executing positive behaviour rewards, managing restorative conversations, and supporting students reintegrating after periods of absence.

●     Community Collaboration: Building strong bonds with parents/carers and liaising with external agencies to ensure holistic care.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities: Hertswood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committing to an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

If you are a resilient, passionate professional ready to guide our Key Stage 4 students toward a bright future, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your application via My New Term

Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Interview Date: WC 15 June