Job Introduction
Head of Year (Director of Progress and Achievement) - TLR 1b - £12,036pa
April/September 2025 Start
Wildern Secondary School is a large secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton and we are seeking a passionate and inspiring leader to cultivate a positive and thriving learning environment as our next Head of Year (Director of Progress and Achievement). This is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to shape the culture, behaviour, and ethos of a year group, empowering students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
We believe that every child possesses unique talents, and we are looking for someone who shares this belief and is committed to fostering a culture of high aspirations for all. You will play a pivotal role in nurturing a supportive and inclusive community where students feel valued, challenged, and motivated to succeed. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will be instrumental in guiding students, collaborating with parents, and working alongside a dedicated and creative pastoral team.
Beyond academic progress, we value the holistic development of our students. We seek a leader who understands the importance of character development, resilience, and positive behaviour, and who can champion these values within the year group. You will be a key driver in shaping a positive school ethos, contributing to whole-school development, and ensuring the continuous improvement of our learning community. If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, achievement, and well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Wildern School is recognised as a ‘Good’ school across all four areas in our recent Ofsted 2024 inspection. Please see the following quotes from our report.
- “Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school”.
- “They achieve well across a range of academic and vocational subjects”.
- “The school sets high expectations for pupils’ academic learning. This is mirrored by an emphasis on developing character and resilience”.
- “The school provides a broad range of experiences to enhance pupils’ learning”.
- “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from the opportunities the school provides”.
Benefits of working for our trust include:
- Helping to shape the futures of children in our community
- Welcoming, supportive, friendly and sociable colleagues
- An amazing competitive salary
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD program
- Many opportunities for career progression
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
- An amazing rate for staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre
- Free large on-site car park
- Good transport links
- Workplace Pension Scheme including enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
To apply for this vacancy please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136654/EDV-2025-WS-04615
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Monday 24th February 2025.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
