DEPUTY HEAD  OF SIXTH FORM (with specialism in Art , DT or Modern Foreign Languages)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the high performing Sixth Form at John Hampden Grammar School.  We are seeking a dynamic and progressive teacher who can provide excellent strategic and operational support to the Assistant Headteacher – Director of Sixth Form.  Working with the wider Sixth Form team, you will enable our Sixth Form students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to further their future plans and to make a positive contribution to society.

You will bring to this role your subject specialism in Art , DT or in Modern Foreign Languages (we teach French, German & Spanish), and be able to teach your subject across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

For applicants teaching languages, we will require you to teach two of the above languages, one to GCSE and another to A level. There will be a timetable reduction of 6 periods per fortnight for this role.

If you feel you have the skills and commitment to support us in getting the best from our students, then we would love to hear from you - our application form and further information on this role can be found in our candidate pack:  https://www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk/16/vacancies

Starting: 13 April 2026 or 1 September 2026

We offer:

• An established centre of academic excellence with an exceptional record in sport, music and community involvement  

• Motivated and ambitious students

• A friendly and supportive team of teachers and support staff

• A positive, caring and collaborative working environment

• A commitment to professional development 

Salary: Teachers Main or Upper Range dependent upon experience + TLR 2.2 currently £5,871 per year. 

A relocation and/or recruitment allowance may be available for candidates who apply directly. 

Closing Date: 23 February 2026, 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026

The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised. 

JHGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required, before taking up post, to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Candidates for teaching and support staff posts will be assessed at interview for their suitability to work with children. Appointment is conditional upon at least two satisfactory references which include specific comments on working with children and young people. All staff at the school have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at the school.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.