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Year Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
10/11/2026
Advert End Date:
22/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
£31,015 - £34,811 (pro-rota)
Job Category:
Education
Vacancy ID:
304656
Employment Location:
Tanfield, Durham
Closing date:
22 Nov
Further Information

Do you want to be part of a team that will help children to do the seemingly impossible?

We are looking for an exceptional Year Manager for January 2027. The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of hard work, trust and fairness and completely committed to our mission: the school will get students to attend the best university, or real alternative, succeed in their dream job and thrive in all aspects of their life.

You would be joining a very strong staff team who are determined to drive further improvements at Tanfield. Our school is a vibrant and exciting place to work. I feel privileged to be the Headteacher of Tanfield School. The day I started in July 2017 was the proudest day of my career so far. I’m lucky to lead such fantastic students and staff and I truly believe their potential is limitless.

We have been a rapidly improving school. In 2018 we had the lowest progress 8 score in County Durham at -0.96. However, in the last 3 years our progress 8 score has placed us third, second and now top in Durham with +0.83. This also placed us second in the North East and in the top 5% of schools in the country. Whilst we are pleased with the results, we are striving to be in the top 1% of schools in the country within the next two years.


WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• An individual who demonstrates high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve

• An individual who is fully committed to Tanfield School’s mission and values

• An individual that has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?

With great students who behave impeccably, an outstanding team of staff, Tanfield School offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career.

You would be joining a very strong and supportive staff team who are determined to drive further improvements at Tanfield School.

You would be joining us at a very exciting time and become part of a vibrant learning community that will offer you fantastic opportunities for CPD, career development and for you to be able to make your mark.


OUR FUTURE AMBITIONS

We are all exceptionally proud of how far we have come. However, we want to, and know we can, achieve so much more, best summed up by the philosophy of Dave Brailsford, from Team Sky, who stated ‘We are always striving for improvement, for those 1% gains, in absolutely every single thing we do’. We want to be in the top 1% of schools in the country in the next two years.


NEXT STEPS

Tanfield School offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our school in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.


Learn more:

www.tanfieldschool.co.uk

Or call the school on 01207 232881 and speak to Steven Clough, Headteacher, to discuss the role further.

An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from www.tanfieldschool.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd November 2026 12 noon

Interviews will take place: W/C 23rd November 2026


Tanfield School is committed to safeguarding children and the appointment will be subject to receipt of an Enhanced DBS clearance, safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references and completion of a six-month probationary period.

Eden Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
 
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