Head of Year

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Pastoral team as a Head of Year.  Each day you will provide support and intervention strategies to meet the pastoral needs of our students.  You will act as the ‘front line’ pastoral support for a specific year group, co-operating and consulting with all sections of the school. 

The actual salary is £26,766 per annum based on working 37 hours over 5 days a week term time, with 5 additional days to work on school training days and to attend any meetings and training events that sit outside your normal working hours. The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. 

Why choose us?

Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020).  We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

 What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24 with advice on  a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases         
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.

 What are we are looking for?

 We are looking for an individuals who are great communicators and able to quickly build rapport with young people.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. We’re also looking for the following:

• Proactive in resolving any concerns with young people and their families, in line with school procedures
• Excellent listening skills, tact and diplomacy
• Great team player
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 7 September 2026 and interviews will be held early in the month of September. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the downloadable files section.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Driffield-School-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-25-26.pdf