Assistant Head of Year

Eteach; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.

Assistant Head of Year

Grade 6

Hours of work: 38.5 hour per week, 39 weeks per year.

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead will build on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary academy, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.

We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we are Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each pupil by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.

We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our pupils leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for an Assistant Head of Year who will join the team and work with our Lead Behaviour and Safeguarding Officer to support pupils to meet our high standards.

Key Information

1. This is a unique opportunity to join a committed and talented team in a brand-new school which will move to a state-of-the-art new building in 2025.
2. Our school was judged outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024.
3. Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
4. As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you are able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Kibworth Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.
5. All staff benefit from employee support via VIVUP.
6. We are a friendly, supportive and sociable team.
7. There is opportunity for professional growth with structured conversations throughout the year.

Join us to build better futures!

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 9am

Interviews: May 2025

Position Start Date: August 2025

Salary: Grade 6

Hours of work: 38.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Supporting documents:

Applicant Information Pack and job description/person specification, Assistant Head of Year, Brook Mead Academy

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.