Job title and organisation: Year Manager - Wetherby High School
Salary: Grade C1/C3 £28,598 - £33,999 per annum pro rata. Actual starting salary £26,490
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 20 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wetherby High School, Hallfield Lane, Leeds LS22 6JS
Closing Date and Time: Monday 20 October at 12 noon
Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. Our ethos is based upon inclusive and restorative values that we believe best allow every student the opportunity to realise their full potential. Over recent months the school has undergone a period of significant change and is embarking on an ambitious programme of improvement and growth.
We are now looking to appoint a Year Manager. The post holder will be expected to challenge and support students in order to improve motivation, attendance, engagement and character for learning.
We are looking for candidates who are skilled in effectively managing student engagement and have successful experience of working with the full range of students including the most vulnerable. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to positively influence students and confidently liaise with colleagues, parent/carers and a range of partner organisations.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties including:
- Developing restorative and relational approaches to inclusion, holding students to high expectations and tracking progress
- Proactive steps to support children at risk of poor engagement
- Liaison with colleagues, families and other services to implement effective strategies aimed at securing engagement and progress
It is essential that the post holders share our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’: to be‘Partners in Learning’: to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things.
We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit a fully completed Application Form, and covering letter to hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk by noon on Monday 20th October 2025.
For further information regarding this vacancy and an application form, please visit our website:
Year Manager - Wetherby High School
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
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.
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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