Assistant Head of Year
| Company: | Sutton Community Academy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,823 - £28,506 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1EE |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Assistant Head of Year
• NJC Point: 15-21
• £25,823 - £28,506 (actual) per annum
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Commencing: December 2026
Be part of something life changing.
For our students and for you.
We are looking for a committed and inclusive Assistant Head of Year to join our team and establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values.
About the role:
The Assistant Head of Year establishes positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies in line with the school’s vision and values. Supporting the Head of Year, this role includes leading and implementing high quality pastoral and safeguarding support, ensuring high attendance, identifying behavioral issues and finding strategies to intervene.
About us:
Following its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2026, Sutton Community Academy continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering a high-quality education at the heart of its community. Inspectors recognised the academy’s ambitious leadership, inclusive culture and unwavering focus on ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. The report highlights the positive relationships between staff and students, the strong culture of safeguarding, and the high expectations that underpin behaviour and learning across the academy.
We are proud of our nurturing and aspirational environment, where students benefit from a broad curriculum, effective pastoral support and a wide range of personal development opportunities. Ofsted acknowledged the academy’s continued improvement journey, noting the dedication of staff and leaders in creating a school where pupils feel safe, respected and motivated to achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy that is transforming lives and making a meaningful difference to its local community.
About Academy Transformation Trust:
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
In Return:
If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative Academy with incredible potential and you can look forward to:
• An amazing people development offer through our ATT Institute providing you with continuous self-development.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our Viv-Up staff benefits platform. You will enjoy a generous pension scheme, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance program.
• The chance to progress your career
We are an open school and proud of what we do – visits are welcome.
For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.
Sutton Community Academy are 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 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026, 9:00am
Interview date: To be confirmed
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