Academic Support Year Lead
Overview
We are a popular, inclusive Church of England secondary school in Lambeth, South London. Ofsted has judged us ‘outstanding’ for the care and welfare of students and ‘good’ overall. We are also a SIAMS ‘excellent’ school.
At Saint Gabriel’s College, we have strong behaviour systems, a caring approach, and an unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for our students. We also invest heavily in staff professional development, ensuring our teachers receive outstanding training and preparation for future career progression.
About the Role
The Academic Support Year Lead is directly accountable to the Director of Ethos and Culture
and plays a key role in sustaining the school’s ethos and supporting students to achieve their
God-given potential. This role focuses on academic oversight, student guidance, and
promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing within a Year Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Advisory Teams to maintain routines, behaviour expectations, and positive learning culture.
- Track student performance, identify underachievement, and implement interventions.
- Support staff in fostering constructive relationships with students.
- Engage parents and carers to support student success.
- Ensure attendance, inclusion, and participation in extracurricular activities.
- Lead collective worship and promote the school’s Christian ethos.
- Safeguard students in line with Level 3 training.
Qualifications
Required:
- Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with behavioural science or psychology components.
Desirable:
- Teaching qualification
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., NPQ)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, including Level 3 Safeguarding
Experience
Required:
- 3+ years in academic care, guidance, and support at middle leadership level
- Experience coaching students for productive outcomes
- Safeguarding certification
Desirable:
- Experience delivering high-quality education
- Evidence of sustained significant student outcomes
- Experience designing and delivering student improvement initiatives
Salary & Benefits
Start date: 01 January 2026
Salary from � to � per
Job type: This is a full-time, permanent position
Location
Saint Gabriel's College
Langton Road
London
SW9 6UL
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
If you think, you have the skills, experience, and passion that we need, please do apply
If you think you have the skills, experience, and passion that we need, please do apply.
An application form is provided with the online advertisement or can be obtained from recruitment@saintgabrielscollege.org.
We would love you to come to visit our school – Please contact 020 7793 3901 or email us at: recruitment@saintgabrielscollege.org.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of Saint Gabriel’s College, ensuring every student achieves their potential in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment.
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
Equal opportunities
Saint Gabriel’s College aspires to have a staff-body reflective of the multi-cultural and diverse community which we serve.
We expect all our staff to be committed to safeguarding, to promote the welfare of children and to be supportive of our Christian ethos.