Assistant Head of Year (Fixed term, Maternity Cover)

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning.  The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people.  Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense. 

Biddulph High school is a popular Academy with just under 800 students on roll, situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Knypersley and enjoying an excellent reputation. The Trust is a vibrant learning community, working hard in the areas that we serve to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The school is an Ofsted graded GOOD.  

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and resilient Assistant Head of Year to join our dedicated Pastoral Team, acting as a trusted advocate for our students and helping them realise their full potential. 

We are looking for someone that understands how to build relationships with pupils and families and help young people navigate challenging situations. 

In this vital role, you will play a key part in promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, offering consistent support, guidance, and practical strategies to help students manage their behaviour effectively. Working closely with the wider pastoral team, you will be an approachable presence throughout the school day, ready to listen, respond to challenges, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, proactive, and committed to never giving up on a young person. 

You will be part of our Reset team, where you will work with our students to improve their attendance and ensure that their behaviour, progress and mindset are exactly where they need to be in order for them to succeed. 

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, hardworking, flexible and enjoy working in a busy school environment. 

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be  

considered for this role.