Graduate Year Leader – Secondary School – Hounslow

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

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

Are you looking to step into education and gain valuable pastoral experience that will prepare you for a future career in teaching, youth work, or school leadership?

A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a Graduate Year Leader to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their skills in behaviour management, student support, and pastoral leadership within a thriving secondary school environment.

The Role

This is a full-time, long-term Graduate Year Leader position supporting a specific year group.

• Earn between £25,000 – £28,000 per annum.
• Work closely alongside the Head of Year to monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and student progress.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, providing support with academic, pastoral, and emotional challenges.
• Help deliver assemblies, mentoring sessions, and wider school pastoral initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their personal development.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, senior leaders, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
• Gain first-hand experience of working within a busy and supportive school pastoral team.
• Develop valuable behaviour management, safeguarding, communication, and leadership skills.
• Gain excellent preparation for future teacher training or pastoral leadership routes.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Graduate Year Leader who is:

• Educated to degree level, with a 2:1 or above preferred.
• Confident, organised, and emotionally intelligent.
• Passionate about supporting the personal development and wellbeing of young people.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Professional, calm under pressure, and committed to inclusive education.
• Ideally experienced in working with young people through schools, youth groups, mentoring, tutoring, sports, or similar settings.
• Interested in developing a long-term career in education, with a particular interest in pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, or leadership.
• Resilient and motivated, with the ability to manage challenging situations professionally.

The School

This welcoming and high-performing West London secondary school offers an excellent environment for graduates looking to begin a career in education.

The school:

• Has a dedicated pastoral structure where Graduate Year Leaders play an active role.
• Provides clear behaviour systems, strong leadership, and excellent training.
• Offers genuine career progression opportunities, including routes into teacher training.
• Works closely with families, external agencies, and support services to help every student thrive.
• Values the contribution of its Graduate Year Leaders and invests in their professional development.
• Provides an excellent platform for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into teaching or pastoral leadership.

Apply Now – September 2026 Graduate Year Leader Opportunity

If you are a graduate ready to take on a new challenge, support a year group, and gain genuine pastoral and leadership experience within a secondary school, this Graduate Year Leader role in Hounslow could be the perfect next step for you.

Apply today by sending your CV to KPi Education to be considered for this rewarding September 2026 Graduate Year Leader position.

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