Head of Year 7 – Shape Aspirational Futures at a Leading Richmond School

Join a school where your vision and drive as Head of Year 7 will change lives from day one. This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about nurturing the journey of every Year 7 student. If you’re a resilient, expert educator with a genuine desire to shape the next generation’s experience, we want your voice at the heart of our Richmond community.

Experience unparalleled professional growth as Head of Year 7 in a supportive team that values originality, innovative thinking, and impact. Our school blends academic excellence with holistic development, offering exceptional CPD, advanced technology, and state-of-the-art facilities. We champion ambition, uphold high standards, and empower every staff member to reach their professional best while ensuring students flourish in a “Good to Outstanding” environment.

Key Highlights:

• Prestigious Head of Year 7 position, pivotal in whole-school success
• Inner London MPS-UPS (£40317-£62496) Per Year for true rewards
• Welcoming Richmond location, celebrated for its vibrant community
• School Ofsted consistently graded Good to Outstanding
• Unrivalled pathways for CPD, career progression, and leadership training
• Ideal for exceptional, impact-driven teachers ready to step up
• Facilities include modern classrooms, inclusive sporting grounds, and cutting-edge tech
• Energetic, supportive team culture committed to growth and wellbeing

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the Head of Year 7 team, championing transition and wellbeing
• Designing and driving innovative pastoral programmes for Year 7 students
• Collaborating closely with staff, leadership, parents, and external agencies
• Monitoring and elevating academic and pastoral outcomes for Year 7
• Managing behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding across your cohort
• Mentoring form tutors and coordinating enrichment initiatives
• Communicating the vision of Year 7 throughout whole-school strategy

Ideal "Head of Year 7" for this Richmond School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and proven middle leadership experience
• Inspirational, motivational, and ready to pioneer new strategies
• Holds Good or Outstanding references showing whole-child impact
• ECTs welcomed if demonstrating exceptional drive and skill
• Confident, compassionate, and thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation settings
• Dedicated to inclusive practice and community engagement

Why Join This Richmond School?:

• Exceptional CPD, regular leadership coaching, and fast-track progression
• Diverse, ambitious, and caring student community
• A culture where every Head of Year 7 truly shapes policy and practice
• Supportive SLT, collegiate peer network, and a vibrant staffroom
• Impressive resources and extensive enrichment opportunities
• Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing support
• Proud track record in promoting internal talent to senior posts

This fresh challenge as Head of Year 7 could catapult your career while you leave a lasting mark on the futures of students in Richmond. Apply today to lead, inspire, and succeed among the very best – interviews commence soon for standout professionals.

How to Apply

Interviews are already underway for this pivotal Head of Year 7 position in Richmond, and applications are moving quickly. If you’re ready to shape the future for our next generation, seize this opportunity—submit your application now before the window closes.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!