Head of Year
We are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity for an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic Head of Year to join Grace Academy Coventry. The successful candidate will be an experienced subject teacher – all subjects will be considered – who will want to make a difference to the lives of students and help develop independent and resilient young people who can accomplish their ambitions when leaving the Academy.
You will lead both the team of tutors and the cohort of students which will entail giving a clear vision and direction to work, identifying key areas for improvement and planning appropriate actions to meet them. You will also monitor the quality of learning experienced by the year group, liaising with heads of subject and offering support and guidance where necessary.You will liaise with key staff regarding all groups of students’ achievement in the year group (e.g. gender, SEN, vulnerable, etc) and the level and type of intervention where required.
You should be a skillful teacher with deep knowledge of your subject area; you will also have the drive and ability to instill this knowledge in the students you teach and adapt and plan lessons effectively to accommodate the variety of educational needs in the Academy.You will be able to demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills, creative and flexible teaching. You will be a positive, forward-looking individual with the energy to enthuse our students and inspire them to achieve their very best.
A candidate applying for this post should:
- possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for sharing this with the students and the department
- deliver high-quality lessons on a consistent basis
- adhere to whole school teaching and learning foci
- manage behaviour effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately
- liaise closely with the Head of Faculty to look for opportunities to support/challenge students
- be willing to joint-plan schemes of work
Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.
We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.
We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.
We offer:
- A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;
- A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;
- Professional development led by our 'Cultivating Excellence' structure to support a coaching culture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be;
- Opportunities for training and development through the teaching school based at Sponne School;
- Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;
- Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
- Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
- Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;
- Free lunch when undertaking a duty;
- Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;
- Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;
- Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeing packages;
- Free Eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations;
- Free work laptop and use of up to date IT equipment;
- Plenty of on-site parking.
Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.
How to apply:
Please read through the information in the pack carefully and please do not hesitate to contact the Academy if you would like to arrange a pre-application visit – we strongly welcome this. If you cannot make a visit, then please feel free to phone us to talk about the post.
Visits to the school or an informal confidential discussion can be arranged via Sarah McAdam (Principal’s PA) at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk or on 02476 589 000.
You should ensure that you have completed all sections of the application form. Please submit your letter of application with no more than two A4 sides, plus your application form to Sarah McAdam via email at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk by Sunday 10th May 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th May 2026.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.
In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.