Job title and organisation: Temporary Year Leader (Maternity Cover) - Pudsey Grammar School
Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,033 - £34,692 Actual Salary)
Hours: 37 - plus 10-day training days (8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 2.30pm Fridays)
Contract: Temporary
Location: Pudsey Grammar School
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 30 September at 12 Noon

Pudsey Grammar School

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Year Leader to provide professional leadership and management for a specific year group. This crucial role ensures the highest standards of care and welfare for all students, supporting their academic and personal development throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated year group, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for all students
• Oversee the deployment of student support services within the year group
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Studies and a committed team of Form Tutors to effectively support all students within the year group.
• Receive, act upon, and manage any reported concerns in line with the school’s Child Protection Policy
• Promote and uphold best safeguarding practises as part of the Student Support Team
• Organise and utilise the capacity of the year group team effectively to meet student needs

Qualifications and Experience

• Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience working with young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to lead a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about student welfare and development
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues across the school
• Resilient and proactive in managing challenges
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive school community

Why Join Pudsey Grammar School?

• Be part of a rapidly improving school with a strong vision for excellence
• Work in an organisation that places staff wellbeing at its core
• Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to student success
• Access exceptional CPD opportunities through our links with hub schools in Yorkshire and Humber and University College London
• Thrive in a supportive environment with high standards for both staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state-of-the-art building that supports innovative teaching and learning

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history, and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:

• Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.
• In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.
• Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: Pudsey Grammar School - Vacancies
• To apply click here 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12.00 noon

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: TBC

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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