Head of Year - Pastoral

Cansfield High School · Wigan, North West

Head of Year - Pastoral at Cansfield High School, based in Wigan, North West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Wigan, North West
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
18 Oct 2026

Reference 67b116b3cd26bedd43d7acbe2d967a8d7e38c078

About the role

Cansfield High School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Pastoral Head of Year to lead on student wellbeing and cultivate a school culture grounded in our core values: Aspirational, Courageous, Curious, Honourable, and Respectful.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the school’s pastoral care strategy.

  • Provide tailored support for vulnerable students through mentoring and effective multi-agency collaboration.

  • Oversee and refine systems for monitoring attendance, behaviour, and academic progress.

  • Design and deliver high-quality enrichment activities.

  • Build strong and supportive relationships with students, families, staff, and the wider community.

  • Promote inclusion, resilience, and positive behaviour throughout the school.

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks. Fixed Term until 31.12.2027 - possibility of becoming permanent.If you would like further information about this role then please contact Mrs Helen Aspinall by email - [email removed]Cansfield High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involve contact with children and are thus engaged in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to references and online searches. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Reference: 67b116b3cd26bedd43d7acbe2d967a8d7e38c078 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Cansfield High School

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