Year Manager

Post Reference: 2775

Job Title: Year Manager

Academy Name: Leeds City Academy

Grade: SO1 (Actual Salary £30,512 to £32,222)

Hours: 37 Hours per week, term time only plus 10 days

Accountable to: Year Manager leader

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding. 

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language. 

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career. 

Role:

We are seeking a committed and passionate Year Manager to support the Academy’s Strategic Plan objective of Raising standards of achievement. Working under the direction of the Year Manager Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of pastoral care, personal development and safeguarding for students across the Academy.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for addressing attendance concerns, identifying and supporting students in need, and working closely with colleagues, parents and external agencies to ensure that no child is left behind. You will be instrumental in managing behaviour and disciplinary matters, applying the Leeds City Academy way consistently and fairly.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and making a real difference to students’ lives.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

Closing Date:            Wednesday 4th March 2026, 9am

Interview Date:         Friday 6th March 2026

Start Date:                      As soon As possible

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White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.