About this role
This is a key pastoral role within the academy, providing a pivotal link between students, families, staff and external agencies. The successful candidate will play a central part in supporting student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and engagement at a crucial stage of secondary education.
The Role
As Year Group Manager, you will:
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer and hold a child protection caseloadContribute to the leadership of attendance monitoring and intervention for the year group
Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and attendance needsWork closely with the Director of Learning, pastoral teams and external agencies to meet student needs
Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and carersContribute to assemblies, rewards, student voice and wider academy eventsUse data to identify concerns and implement timely, effective interventionsThis role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience of working with young people in an educational, pastoral or welfare contextStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work calmly under pressureExcellent organisation, time‑management and administrative skillsConfidence working with attendance systems, behaviour processes and safeguarding proceduresThe ability to work both independently and as part of a wider pastoral teamAbsolute respect for confidentiality and professional boundariesExperience in education, youth work or student support is advantageous, but we also welcome applicants able to demonstrate suitability through transferable experience.