Head of Year

Job Title: Non-teaching Head of Year

E‑ACT Montpelier High School – Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage

At E‑ACT Montpelier High School, we are proud to be a vibrant and ambitious girls’ academy in the heart of Bristol. As part of the E‑ACT family, we are committed to providing an exceptional education through a rich curriculum, strong pastoral support, and a culture grounded in the values of kindness, hard work, and courage.

Our staff team is passionate about delivering a rich and inspiring curriculum, supporting a diverse community, and nurturing each student’s personal development. This commitment is reflected in our strong academic performance and the impressive GCSE outcomes celebrated across the school.

Are you passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic professionals who are excited to contribute to a school that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and strives for excellence every day. Whether you're inspiring creativity in the classroom or helping shape our wider school community, you’ll be joining a team that truly believes in the potential of every young person.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey within a supportive and forward‑thinking educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional and dedicated Head of Year to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. At Montpelier High School, we are proud of our identity, diversity and shared achievement, and we are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, challenged and inspired to succeed. As a key pastoral leader, you will play a pivotal role in promoting high standards of attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, working closely with students, families and staff to help every young person thrive both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities: 

Provide outstanding pastoral leadership for a designated year group, promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement.

Build positive and supportive relationships with students, acting as a key advocate for their personal development and academic success.

Monitor and track student progress, attendance and behaviour, intervening effectively where concerns arise.

Lead on safeguarding, welfare and child protection matters for students within the year group, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and external agencies as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and support staff to ensure students are fully supported to achieve their potential.

Pay range: 

SCP 23 - 26 - £30,285.52 - £32,788.64

FTE - £34,434.00 - £37,280.00

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Permanent 

Qualifications and Skills: 

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent 

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and support young people to achieve their full potential.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to manage challenging situations calmly, professionally and sensitively.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.