Head of Year

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a Head of Year at Westfield Academy. This is a role, with no teaching commitment, that is pivotal in the school’s desire to provide outstanding pastoral care. You will be supporting your year group through either KS3 or KS4.

You will have experience of working with children who have social, emotional and behavioural needs, and you will have good administrative skills and be a team player. Please see the application pack for full details.

What the school offers its staff

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, and online searches as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

For further details please follow the links below and visit our website, www.westfieldacademy.co.uk or contact our HR & Student Data Officer, Rhiannon Rodber, tel: 01935 446869, email: rhiannon.rodber@westfieldacademy.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is Friday 5th June 2026.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 8th June 2026.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed by no later than 5:00pm on Friday 5th June.

Commitment to safeguarding

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).