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Head of Year @ Lightcliffe Academy

Halifax, England, GBOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Lightcliffe Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary

GRADE SO1, scp 23 - 25, £35,570 to £37,563 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£30,730 - £32,452, based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

37 per week

We are looking for:

  • An individual looking to develop your career within a supportive team
  • Somone able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
  • Inspirational to colleagues and stduents, - sharing best practice

You will be

  • A highly motivated and hard-working individual
  • A team-player who can develop postivie relationships with children, families and colleagues
  • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer

  • Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
  • A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
  • Free onsite parking
  • Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply

The role profile and application form are available on our website. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Stephanie Hardaker via [email protected]

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Friday 6 November 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

Skills

Part TimeLeadershipEducationTeaching VacanciesTeacher

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