Year Manager

Post Reference: 2788

Job Title: Year Manager

Academy Name: Leeds City Academy

Grade: SO1 (Actual Salary £30,512 to £32,221)

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:

Leeds City Academy is committed to the ambitious vision that every student thrives and no child is ever left behind. As our new Year Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering this vision by supporting the Academy’s core strategic aim: Raising standards of achievement.

Working closely with the Year Manager Leader, you will champion the pastoral care, personal development and safeguarding of students, ensuring that every young person feels known, supported and empowered to succeed.

In this vital role, you will:

• Tackle attendance concerns and work proactively to remove barriers to learning.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies to ensure timely support for those who need it most.

• Uphold high expectations through consistent application of the Leeds City Academy Way, providing calm and effective leadership when managing behaviour and disciplinary matters.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to create an inclusive environment where every student can flourish.

If you are passionate about transforming lives, determined to make a meaningful impact and ready to be a cornerstone of our pastoral team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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:            Thursday 16th April 2026 12 noon

Shortlisting Date:      Friday 17th April 2026

Interview Date:         Week commencing 20th April 2026

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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.