Head of Year 9

Position: Head of Year 9 (Non-Teaching)

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Salary: £22,000–£32,000

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, with higher rates reserved for candidates with substantial experience.

About the Role

A secondary school in Watford is seeking a Head of Year 9 to lead pastoral support for pupils aged 13–14. This non-teaching role focuses on building trusted relationships, maintaining clear expectations and helping pupils prepare for Key Stage 4.

You will oversee attendance, behaviour and engagement, working closely with families, tutors and safeguarding colleagues to identify concerns and coordinate support. Alongside addressing challenges, you will celebrate achievement and foster a positive sense of belonging.

This Head of Year 9 role suits an approachable, confident professional who brings calm judgement, warmth and consistent follow-through to pastoral leadership.

Requirements

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils in a pastoral or school-based role

• Professional communication skills with parents, carers and colleagues

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and willingness to complete relevant training

• Ability to monitor attendance, behaviour and engagement through accurate records

• Confidence handling sensitive information and maintaining professional boundaries

• Ability to satisfy enhanced DBS and appropriate pre-employment checks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Year 9 pastoral organisation and daily routines

• Build trusted relationships and respond promptly to pupil concerns

• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement

• Coordinate support with families, tutors and colleagues

• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain accurate pastoral records

• Celebrate achievement and prepare pupils for Key Stage 4

Our client can offer you:

• A non-teaching leadership role focused on pupil wellbeing and development

• Close collaboration with tutors, subject leaders and safeguarding colleagues

• Opportunities to shape a positive year group culture and build family relationships

• Varied work combining daily pupil support with pastoral oversight

• The chance to recognise progress beyond academic results

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance