About this role
ASSISTANT HEAD OF YEAR
This is a non-teaching role
To commence 1 September 2026
Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional to support
our Head of Years.
Salary will be paid according to experience on AAT scale Grade E £29,167 - £30,934 FTE
(equates to £26,192 - £27,779 per annum
37 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 38 weeks term time plus two weeks)
The role involves supporting the Head of Years with administration for pastoral and behavioural issues as well as taking responsibility for monitoring student attendance. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required to liaise with Heads of Year, SENCo, parents as well as other staff as well as the confidence to deal with student behaviour. The postholder must have an affinity with dogs as the well-being dogs are based in this office.
Staff well-being is a focus of the academy and our staff benefit from well-being services, free gym membership, a well maintained and resourced working environment and consideration of maintaining an effective work life balance.
Our academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.
Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026 Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the closing date.
Interviews: 8 and 10 July 2026