Head of Year Jobs
Head of Year jobs are open across K-12 schools, independent academies, and charter networks, from assistant level to senior pastoral leadership, with specializations in student welfare, behavior management, and academic progress monitoring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DUTIES:
- Promote sports in the schools and community.
- Plan the assigned athletic program.
- Organize and supervise practices.
- Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
- Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
- Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
- Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
- Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Fundamentals of various sports.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Assist coaches on one or more sports.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Certified
Kentucky Department of Education certification
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law
Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy
Classified
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law
Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy
DUTIES:
- Promote sports in the schools and community.
- Plan the assigned athletic program.
- Organize and supervise practices.
- Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
- Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
- Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
- Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
- Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Fundamentals of various sports.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Assist coaches on one or more sports.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Certified
Kentucky Department of Education certification
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law
Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy
Classified
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law
Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of year jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field
- Current state teaching license or administrative credential
- Experience managing student welfare, behavior, or pastoral programs
- Knowledge of safeguarding regulations and mandatory reporting requirements
- Proficiency with student information systems and progress-monitoring platforms
- Experience collaborating with families, counselors, and special education staff
Tips for Your Head of Year Job Search
Tailor your resume to pastoral outcomes
Head of year roles prioritize student outcomes over administrative tasks, so lead each bullet with measurable results: attendance rates improved, behavior incidents reduced, or college acceptance rates for your cohort. Hiring panels scan for evidence you moved numbers, not just held the title.
Highlight safeguarding and compliance credentials
Many districts require specific child protection certifications before they'll interview. List any safeguarding, mandated reporter, or crisis intervention training you hold prominently in a credentials section so it's visible before a recruiter reads your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of year openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by school model, not just location
Charter schools, Title I public schools, and private independents each manage pastoral care differently. Filter openings by school type so you're targeting environments where your experience with discipline frameworks, IEP coordination, or house systems will translate directly.
Prepare a student-case portfolio for interviews
Interviewers for pastoral leadership roles frequently ask you to walk through a real student situation from referral to resolution. Having two or three anonymized case summaries ready shows your process, your judgment, and your ability to work across teachers, counselors, and families.
Negotiate professional development into your offer
Head of year roles often come with limited budgets for conferences or certifications. Ask during offer negotiations for a dedicated PD allocation or tuition reimbursement for counseling or leadership credentials, as this is rarely offered unless you request it.
Head of Year Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of years?
Copley Fairlawn City Schools, Michigan City Area Schools, and Roanoke City School District are hiring the most head of years right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Kentucky, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban districts tend to post the most roles at any given time.
How many head of year jobs are remote?
About 0% of head of year openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most pastoral and student welfare responsibilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum coordination roles and district-level pastoral policy positions that do not require direct daily student contact.
How do you become a head of year?
Start by earning a teaching license and spending several years in a classroom role where you take on additional pastoral duties, such as form tutor responsibilities or student mentoring. Build a record of leading student welfare cases, collaborating with school counselors, and communicating with families. From there, apply for assistant head of year or year-group coordinator positions before moving into a full head of year role.
Can you get hired as a head of year with little experience?
Yes, some schools hire candidates into head of year roles directly from strong classroom backgrounds if you can demonstrate pastoral initiative. Volunteering as a form tutor lead, coordinating a student support program, or co-managing a behavior intervention plan gives you concrete examples to reference. Smaller independent schools and charter networks are often more open to developing first-time pastoral leaders than large public districts.
What does the head of year interview process look like?
Most head of year interviews include a panel with school leadership, a scenario-based question about managing a student welfare or behavior case, and questions about your approach to parent communication. Some schools add a brief written task or ask you to review anonymized student data and outline a support plan. The process typically moves from an initial screening call to a full on-site panel interview before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to head of year jobs?
You can find and apply to head of year jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and school-type preference, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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