Head of Year (Non-Teaching)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to oversee the effective running of a year group, including the achievement, progress, attendance and pastoral support for all pupils within their year. The post holder will also provide high quality leadership of the pastoral team and the year group, and contribute to the leadership capacity of the Academy.

Our ideal Head of Year (Non-Teaching) will be calm, solution focused, have excellent interpersonal skills and will champion high standards and a strong culture of belonging, helping students to develop the character, confidence and resilience needed to thrive both academically and personally. If you are an ambitious and highly motivated individual who is passionate about supporting young people and making a tangible difference to their educational experience, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working with young people in an educational, youth work, or social care setting.
• Can quickly build positive, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and conduct.
• Remains calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every student can succeed.
• Can analyse information and use data to identify concerns and drive improvement.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit our website at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.