Head of Year
- location Redbridge
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £37,870 to £56,154 per year
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- Apply by 12 April 2026
- Job start 13 Mar 2026
- Job end 24 Apr 2026
An ambitious and high-achieving secondary school in East London is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of Year to join its pastoral leadership team from September 2026.
About the role
The Head of Year will provide strategic leadership for a year group and work closely with a Deputy Head of Year, SEND Deputy Head of Year and a team of tutors to ensure all students are supported to reach their full potential.
About the school
This successful and oversubscribed secondary school in East London has a strong reputation for academic achievement, high expectations and excellent pastoral care. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that enables every student to thrive, develop confidence and achieve their full potential
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Head of Year you will:
- Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve their full potential
- Confident individuals who lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
- Responsible citizens who contribute positively to society
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable teaching experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].