Head of Year at Watling Academy

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About this Role

HEAD OF YEAR

Salary - M1 (£32,916) to UPS3 (£51,048)

+ TLR 2A(£9000)

Commencing September 2026

Are youpassionate about pastoral care and student success? Can you inspire, support,and lead a year group to achieve their full potential?

TheRole

AsWatling Academy continues to grow, we are excited to welcome another Head ofYear to our pastoral team from September 2026. We are seeking a dedicated Headof Year to lead, inspire and nurture the academic and personal development ofstudents. As a Head of Year at Watling Academy, you will:

• Lead and manage the achievement, progress and pastoral provision for a year group, ensuring every student is supported to thrive.
• Champion student welfare, working closely with tutors, parents/carers and external agencies to create a safe and supportive environment.
• Monitor and track progress, attendance and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary to help students stay on track.
• Support students through key transitions, helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities of a new academic year, whether settling into new routines, preparing for exams or embracing new responsibilities and opportunities.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.

AboutWatling Academy

WatlingAcademy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the westernedge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments.Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning communityfor students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Formto our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will providefurther educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect,Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral tothe way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please exploreour website: www.watling.academy

Learnmore about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling AcademyRecruitment Pack

AboutThe Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our missionof Care, Education and Opportunity. Weprioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feelsanonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strongsense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected inour proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming bothMilton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive anddynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and bewell-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities forprofessional development and progression within our growing network of schools,empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We arerecognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trustand in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highlyqualified staff who thrive in aculture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central toeverything we do.

How to Apply

Due toour commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applicationsthrough My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

TheAlliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS checkis required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Applications close: Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9am