Assistant Head of Year - Non-teaching role

Job Introduction

Term Time only  

8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday

Start date: Spring Term 2026

Cove School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to fill the role of Assistant Head of Year, who will play a pivotal role in promoting the school's values of care, character, and academic excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to the positive and inclusive learning environment at Cove School, with a focus on student welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour management.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Welfare:

• Take a proactive role in the welfare and pastoral care of students within the assigned year group.
• Act as the 'cheerleader' for the year group, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Support the Form Tutors and the rest of the Year team to provide outstanding pastoral support for all students. 

Attendance:

• Support the Head of Year and Attendance Officer in improving pupil attendance, with a specific focus on students whose attendance is between 90-95%.
• Liaise with the Attendance Officer to track attendance, identify patterns, and address any trends affecting attendance.

Punctuality:

• Promote high standards of punctuality to school and lessons within the year group.
• Collaborate with the Attendance Officer to address issues related to persistent lateness. 

Student Ownership:

• Be a positive role model for students and staff in the year group, living and modelling the school values of care, character and academic excellence.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour and character across the year group.

Behaviour:

• Support the Head of Year in low-level behaviour concerns within the year group and take appropriate action.  
• Monitor selected students and liaise with parents where suitable, including through parent meetings.
• Promote outstanding behaviour across the years group through proactive measures. 

Person Specification:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, student welfare, and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of attendance monitoring strategies and punctuality promotion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality within the school community.

If you are passionate about student welfare, dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Head of Year at Cove School.

Application Procedure

For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk 

For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. 

WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.

 Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.