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Head of Year (Pastoral)
Completed application forms to be emailed to: recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
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Start date 01/09/2026 until 31/08/2027
About Us
Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staff which we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’.
Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintain-ing outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students.
Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heart of our actions, and encourage our children to do the same.
What are we looking for?
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified Head of Year (Pastoral) to join our highly committed team, to take a leading role in supporting the welfare, safeguarding and personal develop-ment of students within a designated year group. The position will be a fixed term appointment for 1 year starting on 1st September 2026.
The ideal candidate will have a positive impact on student wellbeing, attendance and engagement, and be effective at supporting students to overcome barriers to learning. They will have experience in a pastoral, safeguarding or school-based role, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability and the capacity to work effectively with students, families and external agencies. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and commit-ted individual. The work will involve leading on safeguarding, attendance and welfare, as well as supporting students through targeted interventions, including 1:1 and small group work.
You will need to work well within a team and have the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve positive outcomes. You must have a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, and be willing to work closely with vulnerable students and their families, as well as a range of external professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and rewarding environment.
About The Heath Family Trust
Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
We value:
• Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.
Across our Trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders.
Salary range
- £31,537 - £34,434 per year