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Assistant Head of Year (Maternity Cover)

Abbeyfield School, Northampton, East Midlands

Grade G, Point 8 to 13: £27,709 to £30,023 FTE

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About the job

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on students' lives? Join Abbeyfield School as our Assistant Head of Year and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance across the school. This is an exciting maternity cover opportunity to join a dedicated pastoral team committed to helping every student succeed.

About You:

Abbeyfield School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team on a maternity cover basis. Working closely with the Head of Year, you will support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, building strong relationships with students, families and staff. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, have high expectations for young people, and be committed to creating a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

  • Pastoral Support: Experience working with young people and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations and achievement.
  • Behaviour Management: A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies, alongside the confidence to address challenges, support restorative approaches, and promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, and conduct.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

About Abbeyfield School

Type of school
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,296 (room for 1,350)
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Address
Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU

Ofsted report card, inspected 20 January 2026

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Needs attention
Curriculum and teaching
Needs attention
Achievement
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing
Needs attention
Post-16 provision
Needs attention
Leadership and governance
Expected standard

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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