Head of Year 9 – Transformative Leadership at a Dynamic Kingston School

Are you a driven, inspiring educator ready to make an extraordinary impact? This Head of Year 9 role in Kingston offers a unique opportunity to shape the ambitions, resilience, and outcomes of a pivotal year group in a celebrated secondary environment. We’re seeking a future leader with unrelenting passion for student success and innovation – someone who can lead, mentor, and galvanise both staff and students to new heights.

Stepping into this Head of Year 9 post, you’ll immerse yourself in a thriving, values-centred school. Expect unrivalled exposure to progressive leadership strategies, pastoral innovation, and collaborative learning. Join a faculty renowned for its holistic approach and invest in your own future. Whether you are an ambitious ECT or a seasoned middle leader ready for new challenges, you’ll benefit from world-class CPD, state-of-the-art resources, and a school culture that prizes professional growth and high expectations above all.

Key Highlights:

• Prestigious Head of Year 9 position – true leadership opportunity
• Up to £200 per day DOE – reward for high-calibre expertise
• Prime Kingston location – vibrant, accessible, and community-focused
• School graded Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership & behaviour
• Accelerated leadership CPD, nationwide progression pathways
• Ideal for experienced teachers, aspiring middle leaders, or standout ECTs
• Cutting-edge facilities – modern classrooms, digital learning suites, robust pastoral systems

What You'll Be Doing:

• Championing academic progress and wellbeing across the Year 9 cohort
• Leading assemblies, intervention programmes, and enrichment initiatives
• Mentoring tutors and coordinating with SEND, safeguarding, and behaviour teams
• Analysing data to drive tailored improvement strategies for every student
• Acting as a key liaison for parents/carers, inspiring confidence and trust

Ideal "Head of Year 9" for this Kingston School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and exceptional references
• Track record of impact in a secondary school environment
• Confident communicator and inspiring motivator to staff and students alike
• Strategic thinker with drive for innovation in pastoral support
• Committed to inclusivity and ambition for all – ECTs welcome if exceptional

Why Join This Kingston School?:

• Visionary, supportive leadership – genuine investment in your ambition
• Exemplar behaviour culture and outstanding pupil engagement
• Exceptional CPD for aspiring pastoral leaders and future SLT
• Dynamic, friendly staff community – culture of mutual respect and celebration
• High-achieving, diverse student body hungry for success

Take the next leap in your career as Head of Year 9 at this exceptional Kingston school. If you’re ready to lead, influence, and inspire, we want to hear from you today – outstanding applicants will be interviewed without delay!

How to Apply

Interviews are already underway for our Head of Year 9 role in Kingston—don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Submit your application today to be considered immediately; we’re reviewing candidates as soon as they apply. Take action now and step into a key leadership position without delay.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!