Head of Year 7

Head of Year 7 – Shape Aspirational Futures at a Leading Richmond School

Join a school where your vision and drive as Head of Year 7 will change lives from day one. This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about nurturing the journey of every Year 7 student. If you’re a resilient, expert educator with a genuine desire to shape the next generation’s experience, we want your voice at the heart of our Richmond community.

Experience unparalleled professional growth as Head of Year 7 in a supportive team that values originality, innovative thinking, and impact. Our school blends academic excellence with holistic development, offering exceptional CPD, advanced technology, and state-of-the-art facilities. We champion ambition, uphold high standards, and empower every staff member to reach their professional best while ensuring students flourish in a “Good to Outstanding” environment.

Key Highlights

• Prestigious Head of Year 7 position, pivotal in whole-school success
• Inner London MPS-UPS (£40317-£62496) Per Year for true rewards
• Welcoming Richmond location, celebrated for its vibrant community
• School Ofsted consistently graded Good to Outstanding
• Unrivalled pathways for CPD, career progression, and leadership training
• Ideal for exceptional, impact-driven teachers ready to step up
• Facilities include modern classrooms, inclusive sporting grounds, and cutting-edge tech
• Energetic, supportive team culture committed to growth and wellbeing

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the Head of Year 7 team, championing transition and wellbeing
• Designing and driving innovative pastoral programmes for Year 7 students
• Collaborating closely with staff, leadership, parents, and external agencies
• Monitoring and elevating academic and pastoral outcomes for Year 7
• Managing behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding across your cohort
• Mentoring form tutors and coordinating enrichment initiatives
• Communicating the vision of Year 7 throughout whole-school strategy

Ideal "Head of Year 7" for this

Richmond School

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and proven middle leadership experience
• Inspirational, motivational, and ready to pioneer new strategies
• Holds Good or Outstanding references showing whole-child impact
• ECTs welcomed if demonstrating exceptional drive and skill
• Confident, compassionate, and thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation settings
• Dedicated to inclusive practice and community engagement

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Why Join This Richmond School?

• Exceptional CPD, regular leadership coaching, and fast-track progression
• Diverse, ambitious, and caring student community
• A culture where every Head of Year 7 truly shapes policy and practice
• Supportive SLT, collegiate peer network, and a vibrant staffroom
• Impressive resources and extensive enrichment opportunities
• Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing support
• Proud track record in promoting internal talent to senior posts

This fresh challenge as Head of Year 7 could catapult your career while you leave a lasting mark on the futures of students in Richmond. Apply today to lead, inspire, and succeed among the very best – interviews commence soon for standout professionals.