Graduate Year Leader – Secondary School – Brent

September 2026 Start | Ideal for Aspiring Pastoral Leaders & Future Teachers

Are you a confident, caring graduate with a genuine passion for supporting young people?

Are you looking to start a career in education and gain valuable experience in pastoral support, behaviour management and student leadership?

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Brent is seeking a dedicated Graduate Year Leader to join their pastoral team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop practical experience within a secondary school while building the skills needed for a future career in teaching, pastoral leadership, youth work or education.

The Role

As a Graduate Year Leader, you will support a specific year group and work closely with the Head of Year and wider pastoral team to ensure students are supported both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• £25,000–£30,000 per annum salary.
• Working closely with the Head of Year to monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student progress.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for students experiencing academic, pastoral or personal challenges.
• Supporting students to develop positive behaviour, attitudes and learning habits.
• Delivering mentoring sessions, assemblies and wider pastoral activities.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students.
• Communicating with parents, teachers, senior leaders and external agencies where appropriate.
• Supporting the school's behaviour and safeguarding procedures.
• Helping identify students who may require additional support or intervention.
• Contributing to the wider pastoral life of the school.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Graduate Year Leader will be:

• Educated to degree level, with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Confident, organised and emotionally intelligent.
• Passionate about supporting the development and wellbeing of young people.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships.
• Calm, professional and resilient when dealing with challenging situations.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for students.
• Ideally experienced in working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports, schools or similar settings.
• Interested in developing a long-term career within education.
• Motivated to develop their skills in pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and leadership.

The School

This successful Brent secondary school provides a supportive and structured environment for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience in education.

You will benefit from:

• Working alongside an experienced pastoral and leadership team.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• A structured approach to behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership and communication skills.
• First-hand experience of supporting students and working with families.
• Strong preparation for future teacher training and pastoral leadership roles.
• A supportive school environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally.

Take the Next Step in Your Education Career

If you are a graduate who is passionate about young people and wants to develop genuine experience in pastoral leadership within a secondary school, this Graduate Year Leader position in Brent could be an excellent opportunity.

You will gain valuable experience supporting a year group, managing pastoral issues and working alongside experienced education professionals.

Apply today by sending your CV to KPI Education to be considered for this September 2026 Graduate Year Leader opportunity in Brent.

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