- Term Time only
- Fixed point: £32,949 per annum (£36,610 per annum FTE) pay award pending
We are seeking an energetic, adaptable and committed individual to join our Pastoral Team and work with the Head of Y11 to nurture and develop the wellbeing of all learners in your year group. In this role you will be able to support learners to overcome barriers and implement strategies to ensure they are supported to grow in confidence and achieve results which secure their next steps. You will also work with the safeguarding team to ensure that all Y11 learners are kept safe, referrals are investigated and that learners and their families are well supported.
In addition, the Assistant Head of Y11 has responsibility for pre-16 careers and work experience which includes providing impartial careers information, advice and guidance, leading on the organisation of careers events and leading on the organisation of work experience for Y10 and Y11 learners.
We offer a benefits package which includes an Employee Assistance Programme (financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, support for issues at home and at work); access to Blue Light Card, the UK’s leading discount provider for teachers, emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces; salary sacrifice cycle scheme; interest free financing through BHN Extras to buy the latest technology through salary deductions, discounted shopping and discounted gift cards and eGifts; access to JCB’s dental scheme (monthly fee); access to the academy’s gym; long service awards starting at five years; paid time off for birthdays; and paid time off for partner’s/child’s significant birthdays.
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Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 12:00 midday.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
The JCB Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes a check of the Children’s Barred List. We encourage applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy before applying.
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