Head of Year 11 – Lead, Inspire, Accelerate Success in Kingston

Are you ready to shape an extraordinary year for Kingston’s most ambitious students? As Head of Year 11, you’ll take centre stage, powering academic achievement and well-being during their most critical GCSE year. We’re searching for a dynamic, inspirational educator with a lion’s heart for impact and a vision for student success. If you thrive on challenge, ignite progress, and command respect, this Head of Year 11 role promises a transformational career step that few can match.

Step into an exceptional learning community where high aspirations meet unshakeable support. In this Kingston school, you’ll harness state-of-the-art facilities, collaborate with outstanding colleagues, and sharpen your leadership toolkit every day. Expect tailored CPD, direct engagement with SLT, and real opportunities to advance within a culture marked by trust, excellence, and innovation. Your experience as Head of Year 11 here will become a foundation for future senior leadership.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Year 11 – pivotal leadership in a flagship year group
• Outer London MPS1-6: £37,870–£50,474 per annum
• Prime Kingston location: Excellent transport and community connections
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ – renowned for rapid progress
• CPD-rich: Bespoke leadership development, coaching, and regular INSETs
• Perfect for ambitious QTS teachers ready for greater challenge and responsibility
• Purposeful, high-energy environment with modern classrooms and thriving extra-curriculars

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the strategic vision for Year 11 academic and holistic progress
• Supporting, guiding, and motivating students throughout their GCSE journey
• Tackling barriers to learning, attendance, and behaviour with bespoke interventions
• Coordinating communications between staff, families, and external services
• Driving assemblies, mentoring programmes, and enrichment for Year 11
• Monitoring and analysing student data to ensure exceptional outcomes

Ideal "Head of Year 11" for this Kingston School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and confident classroom presence
• Proven track record at Good or Outstanding level; references to match
• Genuine role model with passion for pastoral care and academic excellence
• Impact-driven, compassionate, and relentless about student achievement
• Ready to step up, influence, and prepare pupils for next-stage success
• Early Career Teachers with outstanding performance are encouraged to apply

Why Join This Kingston School?:

• Forward-thinking SLT deeply committed to staff and pupil growth
• Culture of respect, high standards, and continuous development
• Loads of networked support and cross-school collaboration
• Personalised career pathways – from Middle Leadership up to SLT
• Strong links to local universities, specialist advisors, and community partnerships
• Exceptionally well-behaved, ambitious pupil cohort

Take your career to the next tier as a Head of Year 11 in Kingston. Guide a dynamic year group, leave a lasting mark, and accelerate your progression towards senior leadership. Interviews are being arranged now – elevate your future today.

How to Apply

Ready to elevate your career and make a real difference? If you’re driven, passionate, and eager to lead Year 11 in an exceptional environment at our all-through school in Kingston, apply now—interviews are underway and your next chapter could begin sooner than you think. Send your application without delay—talented leaders are encouraged to seize this opportunity before it closes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!