Maiden Erlegh School of Reading (MER) is seeking to appoint a committed and highly effective Head of Year to provide strong pastoral leadership and ensure excellent outcomes for students across an allocated year group.

This is a key middle leadership role, combining high expectations with a positive, solution-focused approach. You will lead the pastoral team, support high standards of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential. You will also contribute to the delivery and quality assurance of the Personal Development curriculum and tutor programme, working closely with colleagues, families and external partners to secure strong outcomes for all.

Key Responsibilities

·        -Lead and manage the pastoral provision for a designated year group, ensuring consistency and high standards 

• -Deliver and quality assure the Personal Development curriculum, including tutor time and assemblies 

• -Monitor student progress, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, using data to inform targeted interventions 

• -Line manage and support the tutor team, including performance management and professional development 

• -Work proactively with families and external agencies to support student engagement, safety and inclusion 

• -Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed rigorously and concerns are acted upon promptly 

• -Contribute to whole-school priorities, maintaining a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture 

• -Support transition processes and key events, including parents’ evenings and year group activities 

The Ideal Candidate

·        -Qualified Teacher Status with successful teaching experience

·        -Proven ability to secure strong outcomes for students through effective teaching and pastoral leadership

·        -Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to model high expectations

·        -Experience of using data to monitor performance and drive improvement

·        -Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues and families

·        -Commitment to inclusion and supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged students

·        -Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11–16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references