Start date: November 2026
37 Hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (4.00pm on Friday)
Term Time + 3 Week (PD Days + 2 weeks for administration hours)
Scale 6 (£16.35 – £17.47 per hour)
Per Annum (£28,396 – £30,341) dependent on experience and length of service
Burton Borough School is seeking an inspiring, committed and highly motivated Head of Year to join our pastoral team at an exciting time in our school’s journey.
Located in the market town of Newport, on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive school of approximately 1,200 students, with easy access to Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton. We are proud to be part of the Learning Community Trust, having joined in April 2024, placing us within a forward-thinking, research-informed network where collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.
At Burton Borough, we are ambitious, proud and caring. We are ambitious for every student and every member of staff, proud of our inclusive culture and high standards, and caring in the way we support, nurture and challenge our young people. Our school sits at the heart of the Newport community, and we believe we have a privileged role in helping every young person to flourish.
As Head of Year, you will play a pivotal role in making this ambition a reality. Working under the guidance of the Assistant Principal for Student Culture and Behaviour, you will lead and champion your year group, building strong relationships with students and families and ensuring that every young person feels known, valued, supported and challenged to achieve their very best.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about young people and understands the difference that excellent pastoral care, high expectations and strong relationships can make. You will be a visible and positive presence within school, celebrating success, addressing barriers to learning and working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to ensure students flourish.
You will:
Take responsibility for leading a year group, fostering a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture.
Build strong, professional relationships with students, ensuring they feel known, supported and able to succeed.
Provide high-quality pastoral support, guidance and targeted interventions.
Maintain high expectations for students’ behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement with learning.
Work closely with students and families to identify and overcome barriers to learning.
Develop positive partnerships with parents, carers, colleagues and relevant external agencies.
Celebrate students’ achievements and encourage them to make a positive contribution to school life and the wider community.
Provide appropriate pastoral and administrative support in response to the needs of students and the school.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for working with and supporting young people.
Brings energy, warmth, resilience and enthusiasm to the role.
Has high expectations and believes that every student can succeed.
Can build trusting and effective relationships with students and families.
Communicates confidently and sensitively, including when navigating challenging situations.
Is proactive, organised and able to balance the varied demands of a busy pastoral role.
Understands the importance of attendance, behaviour and positive engagement in securing successful outcomes for young people.
Is committed to our values of being ambitious, proud and caring.
In return, we offer:
A high-quality CPD programme through the Learning Community Trust.
An in-house CPD programme to support professional development.
Strong Senior Leadership Team support.
A genuine commitment to career development and future leadership opportunities.
Opportunities to become involved in the wider life of the school and our community.
The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate pastoral professional who combines high expectations with genuine care, and you want to play a key role in helping our students flourish, we would love to hear from you.
Burton Borough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance.
For further information, please visit www.burtonborough.org.uk, telephone 01952 951408 or email recruitment.bbs@lct.education. For daily updates and an insight into life at Burton Borough, follow us on Facebook or Instagram @BurtonBorough.
To apply: Please email applications to recruitment.bbs@lct.education by 3pm on Monday 5th October 2026