Sir William Ramsay School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a

Teacher with Head of Year (Performing Arts) 

Permanent, Full time

Start date – September 2026

Salary – MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) + TLR 2B £5,871

Closing Date: Monday 27^th April 2026 at 12 noon

At Sir William Ramsay we are looking for an outstanding Teacher with Head of Year with the ability to teach Performing Arts.

They will have a clear vision and strong leadership to build upon the schools’ achievements. The post would suit someone who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, is able to teach a range of abilities, with a clear vision of how to maximise achievement in our students and ensure that learning is an enriching experience for all.

The role of Head of Year is to ensure that the pupils in the associated year groups are making appropriate progress in line with their individual targets and is responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of the pupils in that year group. The Head of Year is also required to take a strategic lead on the behaviour for learning within the associated year groups. 

This role also requires a post holder who is passionate about developing the schools CPD offer and the fostering of a school-based research culture. The Head of Year will also be responsible for guiding and supporting their tutor team to use current progress, attainment and behaviour data to deliver high quality mentoring to their tutees.

The role will offer an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to raising standards and improving outcomes for young people.

The successful candidate will also have experience of deploying interventions and additional support to enable students to make the most progress possible. The job description for the role outlines the initial expectations of the successful candidate.  

Closing Date: Monday 27^th April 2026 at 12 noon

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.