Assistant Head of Year - Oldham

Assistant Head of Year - Secondary School - Oldham2 Roles Available | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent OpportunityAre you passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive, inclusive school environment? Aspire People is working in partnership with a large, successful Multi-Academy Trust to recruit 2 Assistant Heads of Year to join a thriving secondary school in Oldham.These are full-time, long-term roles with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidates. You'll work closely with pastoral and teaching teams to support pupils' behaviour, well-being, and academic progress, making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.Key Responsibilities:* Support the pastoral team to foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment* Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils to engage and motivate them* Help remove barriers to learning, particularly for students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour* Use school systems to promote good behaviour, manage incidents, and improve attendance* Work with pupils on their action plans, supporting them to achieve personal and academic goals* Act as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, and staff, supporting consistent communicationWhat We're Looking For:* A UK degree - Psychology or a related field is highly desirable* Previous experience in behaviour management within a school or educational setting* Experience supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs* A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them succeed* A DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)* The ability to provide references covering the past 2 years* Resilience, empathy, and a proactive attitudeWhy Apply?* Join a school committed to inclusion and positive outcomes for all pupils* Work as part of a dedicated pastoral team and within a high-performing Trust* Gain valuable experience that supports a future in education, social care, or youth work* Immediate start - make a difference from day one* Long-term role with the potential to go permanent?? Apply now to become a part of a supportive team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.