Assistant Year Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assistant Year Lead who will work closely with teaching and support staff to provide first line support on pastoral issues for students. This role involves fostering student well-being within a supportive educational environment. The position requires a passionate and committed individual dedicated to safeguarding and supporting both staff and students. Comprehensive professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible work arrangements

Maternity leave

Ample free car parking for staff

Excellent professional development and guidance

Employee well-being assistance

Qualifications

• Passionate, committed, and motivating.
• Ability to support teaching staff and provide pastoral support.
• Dedication to safeguarding staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line support to students on pastoral issues.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff.
• Engage with external agencies for student support.

Job description

WELCOME TO COLTON HILLS

Many Minds, One Mission

Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18, based in the south of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.

At Colton Hills we believe that every child is entitled to the highest quality learning experience, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding. In every lesson students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences.

Our values are based on PRIDE : Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence

Colton Hills has been judged as a ‘Good’ school in the latest OFSTED inspection in 2023. Since its establishment in 1974, the school encompasses a rich, harmonious and multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students, up to and including our growing sixth form. In a report by The Times in March 2025, Colton Hills was ranked amongst the top 20 happiest schools in the country.

We are also a growing school, our student numbers are robust and the whole-school cohort is over 1000 students. With a healthy financial picture and strong school governance in place, we are now seeking to expand our staff to create the best possible experience for our students by surrounding them with inspiring adults delivering an exciting curriculum.

Colton Hills Community School has a successful past and every hope of a very bright future. Please come and find out more about the wonderful things that we do.

We know that having successful students starts with having happy and well-supported staff. We are very much committed to our teachers having a fulfilling work-life balance and we aim to foster a culture that supports and reflects the importance of well-being.

We can offer you:

• Pension
• Flexible work arrangements
• Maternity leave
• Ample free car parking for staff
• Excellent professional development and guidance
• Extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt
• City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits
• Benefits platform with access to discounted gym memberships, shopping, dining and more
• Employee well-being, staff have access to 24/7 employee assistance programme

Colton Hills is committed to the safeguarding of all our Staff and Students and the successful applicant will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check along with an online and social media check.

Colton Hills Community School is looking to appoint a passionate, committed and motivating Assistant Year Lead to work with teaching staff, support staff, the inclusion team and external agencies, providing first line support to students within a year group on pastoral issues.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description.

37 hours per week, Mon - Fri. Term Time plus 10 days to be worked throughout the school holidays.

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [e-mail]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED UPON RECEIPT AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Interview Date to be confirmed.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 23rd February 2026