Assistant Head of Year

Job Title: Assistant Head of Year

E-ACT Merchants’ Academy is a welcoming, ambitious all-through school serving the heart of South Bristol, spanning Nursery to Sixth Form. We provide an inclusive environment for students and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership of the year group, ensuring high expectations for behaviour, attendance, engagement, and conduct.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence throughout the school day to promote calm, orderly routines.
• Lead day to day behaviour management for the year group, ensuring consistent implementation of the school’s behaviour policy.
• Respond to on-call incidents, supporting staff with de‑escalation and immediate behaviour intervention.
• Conduct daily absence calls and follow‑up communication with families.
• Act as point of contact for safeguarding concerns within the year group.
• Support academic processes operationally ...