As a school, we are delighted that you are considering applying for the post of Assistant Head of Year (Support Staff). Start Date 01 September 2026.
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, (Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm during term-time including 1-hour unpaid break) 36.4 weeks of term-time, 26 days paid holidays. Total of 43.2 paid weeks per year
SALARY: Grade 6 Point 14 to Grade 6 Point 16 on the Gildredge House Support Staff Scale 2025-26: £26,825 - £27,693 FTE. Actual salary, pro-rata: £21,023 – £21,703 per annum.
Please note, we can only accept applications made on our School Application Form, which is available from our website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/, together with a full information pack for applicants.
- Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment?
- Are you highly organised, effective and looking for your next challenge?
- Are you flexible, forward thinking, resilient and able to work under pressure?
- Do you possess high emotional intelligence?
- Can you work under pressure whist remaining calm and approachable?
- Do you understand the importance of safeguarding young people?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to these questions, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to fill the post of Assistant Head of Year (Non-teaching/Support Staff)
The Assistant Head of Year will be working with the Key Stage Progress and Behaviour Leads, and with the Pastoral Co-ordinator, to provide professional and comprehensive pastoral provision for the students at Gildredge House. The main aspects of the role will be to provide effective support within the pastoral team with a focus on the behaviour, welfare, safeguarding and attendance of the students. The ideal candidates will be flexible in their approach and have the ability to think quickly on their feet.
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
- an expectation of high academic standards and personal conduct
- excellent pastoral care
- parent and community involvement
As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
- A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
- A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
- Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of well-being
- LGPS Pension Scheme
- Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
- On-site parking
If you wish to discuss the post further or would like a tour of the school, please contact us via [email protected]
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration of Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Please note that under the GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found at https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection/
Pay: £26,825.00-£27,693.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
