Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Head of Year to join our fantastic team at MEA Central
This is a permanent, full-time role starting in September 2026. The salary for this post is MPS/UPS on the Teachers Pay Scale plus a TLR1.1 allowance of £10,174 per year.
About the Role
MEA Central is seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Teaching Head of Year. This is a key middle‑management position for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about improving attendance, punctuality, behaviour and the progress made by each student in the year group.
The successful candidate will combine high‑quality classroom practice with strong pastoral leadership, playing a vital role in shaping a positive culture and ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.
As a Teaching Head of Year, you will lead and coordinate the work of form tutors and pastoral staff, improving attendance, punctuality, behaviour and progress across the year group. You will work strategically and operationally to support students academically and pastorally, exercising professional judgement in line with the Teachers’ Standards and Trust expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the pastoral provision for a year group, securing high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and achievement
- Line manage and support Form Tutors and pastoral staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality pastoral care
- Track student progress and implement targeted interventions in partnership with Curriculum Leaders, SENCO and SLT
- Promote equality, inclusion and wellbeing, addressing barriers to learning and safeguarding concerns effectively
- Drive attendance strategies, rewards and interventions in line with Trust policies and KPI targets
- Build strong relationships with parents/carers and external agencies to support student outcomes
- Lead student voice, enrichment opportunities and key year‑group events, including parents’ evenings
How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place on Monday 18th May 2026.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
MEA Central
MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.
We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.
MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.
"Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part"
Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.meacentral.org.uk/
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk