Head of Year 

Permanent 

37 Hours per week, Term Time only plus 3 Weeks 

Grade H: Point 18-23 (£28,542 - £31,116) 

Required May 2025

Are you an inspirational and enthusiastic pastoral leader/Head of Year who is looking for a new challenge? 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-qualified and highly effective pastoral lead/Head of Year to lead on the care, guidance, support and attendance for a designated group of students and make significant contributions to a small, supportive and forward- thinking team. 

Sherburn High School is an oversubscribed, truly comprehensive, community school. Our staff are committed to teamwork, both within the school and beyond. Our students are committed to learning as evidenced by their outcomes at the end of Year 11 and Year 13. 

We are looking for someone who wants to help build on our successes – someone who isn’t afraid of hard-work because they know of the rewards that working with young people brings. 

The school offers all employees training and support, peer mentoring, personal development and the chance to develop skills further through MAT collaboration.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact/visit the school if further information is required. Please contact Hayley Kibble on 01977 687958 or by email on hayley.kibble@shs.starmat.uk to arrange a time. 

Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025 12 (noon) 

Interviews will be held: Thursday 1st May 2025

Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. We also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.

Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit. 

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A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At STAR MAT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.