Head of Year with Teacher of Humanities at The Trafalgar School at Downton

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TSD/10600

Location

Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)
TLR 2B £6136 pay award pending

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 22nd May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

as soon as possible

Interview Date(s) as soon as possible

To lead and inspire excellence throughout the school
To teach as directed by the Headteacher on an agreed reduced timetable in Humanities (Job Description for teaching staff available upon request)
The key purpose of the Head of Year is to ensure that the students in their year group live out the culture and ethos of the school daily
To be responsible for ensuring that students in the year group behave with consistently high levels of respect for others, demonstrating high levels of self-control and consistently positive attitudes to their education
To take responsibility for the efficiency and effectiveness of the pastoral systems and structures to ensure excellent attendance, behaviour and punctuality within the year group
To ensure the implementation of an expertly designed ‘pastoral curriculum’ and assembly programme that fosters a sense of belonging to the school community and which supports the visions, values and ethos of the schools
To monitor academic progress of the year group, utilising the role to improve academic outcomes
To be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational management of the year group within the wider school.