About the Role

We are seeking a committed and highly effective Non-Teaching Head of Year to join our pastoral team at Royal Docks Academy.

This is a pivotal role focused on securing high standards of behaviour, attendance, personal development and wellbeing for a designated year group. Working closely with senior leaders, tutors, teaching staff, families and external agencies, the post-holder will ensure that pupils are well supported, safe and able to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pastoral provision for a year group, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, conduct and attitudes to learning.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, implementing early and targeted interventions.
• Act as the key point of contact for parents/carers, building strong, positive partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with tutors, teaching staff, SEND, safeguarding and pupil welfare teams.
• Coordinate and support behaviour interventions, reintegration meetings and where required, alternative provision pathways.
• Maintain high visibility around the school during key transition points, line-ups and social times.
• Use data effectively to track progress, identify concerns and evaluate impact.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional who:

• Has experience working with young people in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Demonstrates strong pastoral leadership and behaviour management skills.
• Is calm, resilient and able to manage challenging situations with professionalism.
• Communicates confidently and effectively with pupils, colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all pupils.

What can BMAT offer you?

BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Enhanced and flexible PPA
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional respect.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives.

Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.

BMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.