Head of Year

Langley Park School for Boys is an exceptional school that ensures excellent academic outcomes for our students. We are a large, inclusive, over-subscribed, 11-18 school with a co-educational Sixth Form. We consistently achieve high academic success, whilst maintaining a commitment to educating the ‘whole child’ through the promotion of sport and the arts as part of a well-rounded curriculum. 

We are part of Impact Multi Academy Trust, and we work closely within the Trust with our other three secondary schools and our three primary schools.

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective and motivated professional to the position of Head of Year and we are open to successful candidates who could join us from September 2025 in a full-time capacity.

The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and team of tutors. They will be responsible for the effective running of the Year Group, the welfare, discipline, rewards and achievements of pupils within the Year and they will seek to maintain high standards in all aspects of school life, pertaining to the Year.

We are looking for colleagues who will:

·        Lead both the team of tutors and cohort of students. This involves giving a clear vision and direction to work, identifying key areas for improvement and planning appropriate actions to meet them.

·        Manage both the people and resources associated with each year group.

·        Monitor the quality of learning experienced by the year group, liaising with heads of departments and offering support and guidance where necessary.

·        Promote the ethos of the school through leading high-quality assemblies.

·        Counsel and advise pupils as appropriate.

·        Monitor the work including homework, overall academic achievement, personal development, conduct, appearance, attendance and punctuality of pupils in the year. To make use of all data available.

·        Act as a role model for tutors by demonstrating high quality pastoral care and academic monitoring of students, continuous professional development and professional presence in the year team.

What we have to offer you:

·        The chance to work in an exceptional school and an ambitious Trust

·        A school that prioritises staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition as well as a professionally stimulating and collaborative and supportive working environment

·        State of the art building and facilities

·        Committed and hardworking students

·        Ongoing professional development and training

·        A friendly and supportive working environment

·        Opportunities for collaboration with other schools within our Trust

·        Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided through Health Assured

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff.

We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body.

We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’/pupils’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our team offering without these.

For an application pack please click here.

Please send your completed application forms to Katie Savill, HR Officer, on ksavill@lpsb.org.uk

Please direct any questions to Ben Jones, Assistant Headteacher on bjones@lpsb.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at Midday

Interviews will take place later in the week commencing Monday 5th May 2025