Deputy Head of Year 11 - September 2026 Start

Deputy Head of Year 11

East London Secondary School

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | 08:15am – 4:15pm | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Are you an experienced pastoral professional with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
A high-achieving secondary school in East London is seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Head of Year 11 to join the pastoral team from September 2026. The successful candidate will be invited to attend trial days during the current term ahead of the September start date.

This role is initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential to be extended for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with Year 11 students during a pivotal stage of their education, supporting attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and achievement while helping to ensure positive outcomes for all learners.

The Role
As Deputy Head of Year 11, you will:

Support the Head of Year with the day-to-day pastoral leadership of Year 11 students
Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and student welfare
Deliver targeted interventions to improve student engagement and outcomes
Cover lessons when required
Support behaviour management and student reintegration strategies
Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
Use SIMS to monitor student data and produce reports
Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding procedures
Provide strong administrative support to the wider pastoral teamThe Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who has:

Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
Pastoral, safeguarding, behaviour, or student welfare experience
Experience covering lessons and running interventions
Strong behaviour management skills
Experience using SIMS and analysing student data
Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeedWhat They Offer
Full-time hours: 08:15am – 4:15pm
September 2026 start
One-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension
Opportunity to complete trial days before the end of the current academic year
Supportive and experienced leadership team
A rewarding role making a real impact on student achievement and wellbeing
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Interviews and trial days are taking place now. Apply today to be considered or contact Abby on (url removed) for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications