Join Chantry Academy - Make a Difference Every Day!
Chantry Academy is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Head of Year to join our team. You will work closely with students, parents, and staff to ensure every pupil has the guidance, support, and encouragement they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, approachable, and passionate about nurturing young people.
Job Title: Head of Year
Location: Chantry Academy
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (39 term time weeks plus 111 annualised hours to be worked according to business need)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday - 8am-3:30pm (these timings include a daily unpaid break of 30 minutes.
Salary: ALT Grade F Points 16-19 £25,955.06-£27,690.81 per annum (actual)
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day smooth running of the year team.
- Assist with day-to-day communication with parents/carers.
- Administrative support for the effective delivery of pastoral support plans
- Working with key staff to raise the attendance for year groups.
- Day to day support for pupils.
- Supporting the movement of students to interventions (e.g. seclusion/detentions).
Our People-First Philosophy
At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do - so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension.
ContactIf you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity , then please contact Karis Lambert, klambert@chantryacademy.org or call 01473 687181.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.