Charters School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Sixth Form Head of Year to join our successful and supportive school community in September 2026
The successful candidate will be:
• Passionate about supporting the academic progress, wellbeing and personal development of young people
• A supportive and proactive pastoral leader with high expectations of students
• Able to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents
• Committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour, engagement and attendance
• Organised and able to work collaboratively as part of a wider Sixth Form and pastoral team
Additional Information
The ability to teach Economics would be welcomed, but is not essential for the role
The school is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive School with 1710 students on roll including 390 in the Sixth Form.
The School offers a strong tradition of excellent outcomes but also a broad curriculum suited to all students. The school’s behaviour and relationships policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised consequences and inclusive policies.
We believe our best resources are our teachers. There is a popular and thriving programme of continuing professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Benefits include
The priority admission of children of successful applicants applies for this role.
Please take a look at the Information document accompanying this advert, the Charters School information pack attached and on our website www.chartersschool.org.uk
Applicants are requested to complete the Application Form on the Vacancies page of the Charters School Website
Please include a statement, outlining how your skills and experience will have prepared you for the role and how you would contribute to Charters School’s future success.
Applications are invited with immediate effect and will be considered immediately upon receipt. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the deadline date.
Deadline for Applications is Monday 13 April at 9.00 am
Please apply directly from our website - www.chartersschool.org.uk
Charters School, Charters Road,
Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9QY.
Tel: 01344 624826
Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Clare Green
01344 624826
c.green@Chartersschool.org.uk
Charters School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
