Head of Year - Full-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5448-475T
• Posted:19/02/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS salary + TLR2C
• Start Date:WC 2nd March 2026
• App Close Date:24/02/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Head of Year & Teacher
Pay Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR2C

Are you ready to inspire, lead, and make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive on supporting students, guiding staff, and shaping a positive school culture?

Herne Bay High School is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Year to lead a year group of around 260–270 students. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional pastoral leadership, ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported

• Lead and motivate a dedicated team of mentors and support staff

• Promote excellent attendance, behaviour, and engagement across the year group

• Support vulnerable learners, including those in care, on Pupil Premium, with SEND, or requiring additional support

• Deliver assemblies, year group sessions, and enrichment activities

• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Maintain accurate records for behaviour, safeguarding, and interventions

• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and policies

Who We’re Looking For

• A confident, caring leader with excellent communication skills

• Skilled at building relationships and inspiring young people

• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing, safeguarding, and academic success

• Organised, resilient, and able to manage complex situations effectively

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people every day

• Lead a motivated team and shape the culture of your year group

• Work in a supportive, ambitious school with strong values

• Be part of a vibrant community where your leadership and passion are celebrated

If you’re ready to inspire, support, and lead, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply or for more information, please send your completed application form to:
jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice.

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jemma Lowry
• Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
• Telephone: (01227) 361221
• Email: jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Head of Year JD