Assistant Head of Year
- NJC Point 15 – 25
- £25,023 - £30,440 actual per annum
- Term time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week
Westbourne Academy are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?
Westbourne Academy are looking to appoint a motivated, independent, and hardworking individual to fill the post of Assistant Head of Year. This is a non-teaching role. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive interest in education and a desire to support the school in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.
The purpose of this role is to enable every student to fulfil their potential as individual learners, effective citizens and well-rounded individuals. The Assistant Head of Year will lead a team of tutors and influence all staff, as well as parents/carers and all stake holders, in raising aspiration and improving outcomes for all.
The ideal candidate will have a good basic education to GCSE level (to include English and Maths), have completed relevant courses such as coaching/mentoring/study support and previously worked with young people. You will be an ambitious professional and will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.
For further information, please see the application pack for the role.
We welcome applications from candidates with the ability to work on their own initiative with previous experience in a similar environment who are keen to make a difference.
If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential – and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust’s Twenty-Two schools.
About us: -
Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach.
We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning.
About Academy Transformation Trust
We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
What’s in it for you?
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to apply for the role of Assistant Head of Year, please complete an online application form.
Closing date: 09.00am, Thursday 21 August 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working. 
