Head of Year

Chessington School

Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS

Permanent Position 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic , inspiring and ambitious Head of Year to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team ensuring that everyone is valued, every day an opportunity and every moment focused on success. You will be crucial in ensuring our pastoral provision allows every student to flourish every day. 

This is more than a pastoral role.

It is a high-impact middle leadership post for a teacher who wants to develop as a leader, drive improvement and make a measurable difference to students’ outcomes. You will lead the culture, systems and support around a year group — building strong relationships, raising standards and ensuring every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed.

Working closely with Senior Leaders, you will be trusted to take ownership of key priorities and given support to grow your leadership practice. This includes opportunities to contribute to and lead strategic projects linked to student outcomes, such as attendance, behaviour, belonging, wellbeing, personal development and family engagement.

If you are the kind of leader who combines warmth with rigour, sees barriers and acts early, and believes deeply in the potential of every young person, we would love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to join a community of staff striving to create a truly great comprehensive school.

The successful candidate will:

• Will champion all of our young people
• Refuses to accept that disadvantage or SEND should limit ambition or potential
• Is consistently an outstanding practitioner with a positive work ethic
• Is student centred, solution based and progress focused
• Is reflective, with a constant drive to improve
• Is a versatile professional who is flexible in their operational and strategic outlook
• Is proactive in removing barriers and preventative work

Why Work at Chessington:

• Our students are wonderful. They love their school, their teaching and learning
• £30 million state of the art modern facilities is an Ofsted rated 'Good' school
• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust
• A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October half-term, workload reducing feedback strategies. Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more

Please see our school video here:

Chessington School - What's Great for a New Head of Year?

• "I can send my child into school everyday knowing he is cared for, safe and happy and is meeting his educational potential". A community of staff and parents working together
• A vibrant and thriving house system that promotes community and healthy competition
• Our behaviour and leaning approach at Chessington is clear, understood, well executed and while we don't accept poor behaviour our approach is steeped in the core principles of restorative approaches
• The Personal Development and Wellbeing programme has been designed to echo academic subjects with a curriculum that progresses, builds and is sequenced throughout the years
• A Tutor programme to promote GREAT (Goodwill, Resilience, Enthusiasm, Ambition and Trust) values, belonging and achievement 
• We have excellent and embedded relationships with outside agencies to ensure we can support the while child throughout their time at school

Here's What Our Teachers Say:

“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment”

"I am in my NQT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice” 

“This is the best school I have ever worked at.” 

Interview Date:

Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received.  We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if suitable candidates are found.  

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS