Job Description

Head of Year / Pastoral Manager - Secondary School in Kirkby Stephen
Full Time | Long Term | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Upto £160 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an organised, proactive, and dedicated Head of Year / Pastoral Manager to join a welcoming secondary school in Kirkby Stephen. This is a full-time, long-term role (5 days per week) with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

In this vital pastoral role, you will support students' wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies. A teaching qualification is not required, but strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to lead and motivate young people are essential.

Key Requirements:

  • Highly organised and proactive approach

  • Strong pastoral focus with the ability to build positive relationships

  • Commitment to supporting students' wellbeing, behaviour, and progress

  • Full-time availability, Monday-Friday

  • Previous pastoral, behaviour or safeguarding experience highly desirable

Safeguarding & Compliance:

  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

  • Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks are required

  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and any gaps must be explained

The Benefits of Joining Tradewind Recruitment

  • Your income matters - we will always seek to secure you the highest rate of pay and provide honest, thorough advice

  • Your development matters - enjoy free access to 2,500+ CPD courses, webinars and resources via the fantastic National College

  • Your flexibility matters - we tailor your working week to suit you, offering daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent roles local to you

  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Register your interest by contacting Lisa on 01772 977333
📧 Email: lisa.mcconnochie@twrecruitment.com

Join Tradewind Recruitment and help make a real difference in students' lives!

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