Thistley Hough Academy
Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
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Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
Thistley Hough Academy is seeking a dedicated Head of Year (Non-Teaching) to champion student wellbeing, drive high standards of behaviour and attendance, and lead a year group to success.
Job Title: Head of Year (Non-Teaching)
Location: Thistley Hough Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: Grade 8 - Points 22 to 25 (£32,654 to £35,235 FTE) (£28,803.70 - £30,303.36 Actual)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Term-time only
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
About you:
Thistley Hough Academy are looking for a Non-Teaching Head of Year, who thrives on building strong relationships, leading with empathy, and creating a positive impact every day. You will bring a strong background in pastoral care, have excellent communication skills, ability to handle complex problems calmly and hold a commitment to fostering a supportive school environment.
Our ideal candidate would have:
- Strong pastoral experience in an educational setting, with a proven ability to support student welfare, behaviour, and attendance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and the ability to manage complex student needs with professionalism and care.
- Organised, proactive, and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and lead a year group effectively.
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
About our Pastoral Team:
At Thistley Hough Academy, our pastoral team is the heartbeat of our school community. We believe that happy children are successful children, and our pastoral approach reflects that. Committed to nurturing the whole child, the team works tirelessly to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. The pastoral structure is robust and responsive, with Form Tutors as the first point of contact and Heads of Year providing additional leadership and guidance. Together, they form a dynamic support network that champions student wellbeing and personal development. With strong collaboration between the pastoral team, families, and external agencies, we ensure that each young person receives the care and guidance they need—both academically and personally.
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About Thistley Hough Academy:
Thistley Hough Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Proudly celebrating our best-ever GCSE results in 2025, we are one of the city’s highest achieving non-selective schools.
Significantly oversubscribed, our success reflects expert teaching, high expectations, and a culture of kindness. Our core values, Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility are central to everything we do.
We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum in a disruption-free environment, supported by passionate staff and a strong sense of community. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network committed to excellence.
Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school, we nurture the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community. Join us in shaping a school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
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We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at hr@thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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