Head of Year - 37hpw (non-teaching, Term-Time only)

Mortimer Community College, Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG

Salary: £41,771 pa pro rata

Required for November 2025

We wish to appoint an inspirational Head of Year with high aspirations, enthusiasm and a high level of commitment, with regards to raising students’ achievements and wellbeing across year groups. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative individual who wants to make a real difference.

Can you demonstrate

• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• a commitment to being part of the pastoral team and to strive for excellence;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• the ability to forge strong working relationships with all key stakeholders;

If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for.

We can offer

• outstanding professional development for all staff;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.

Mortimer Community College and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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For an application form, please contact: recruitment at mortimer.school. The application form can also be found saved in ‘Supporting Documents’.

Completed application forms are to be returned to recruitment at mortimer.school by noon Monday 29 September 2025.