Head of Sixth Form

Reports to Assistant Principal

Responsibilities:

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher.

To lead the development of curriculum, resources, assessment, and teaching strategies in subject area (if applicable).

To promote the 6th form externally and to pupils in Year 11 (and younger) in order to grow the Sixth Form roll.

To manage enrolment and induction into the Sixth Form, including providing appropriate guidance to students on course selection.

To lead the pastoral provision for post-16 students (including leading on safeguarding, attendance and punctuality, personal development and wellbeing, and students' use of non-contact time).

To monitor and track the achievement and progress of Sixth Form students, intervening if there are pastoral obstacles to success and coordinating intervention for academic obstacles to success.

To lead on the organisation for post-16 parents' evenings.

To coordinate and support UCAS applications and provide support for apprenticeship or job applications.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependents
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.