Head of Sixth Form

From September 2026

UPS/MPS + TLR 1(3) £14864

We are seeking an inspirational Head of Sixth Form to lead our thriving 16 to 19 study programme. The successful candidate will be a compelling and highly effective teacher with a genuine passion for learning, high expectations of all students, and a deep commitment to ensuring every young person achieves their potential. They will have had demonstrable impact through their teaching and leadership and will be dedicated to sustaining and strengthening our culture of hard work, learning and care for others. They will be committed to ongoing professional learning and their continued development as a teacher and leader.

Inclusivity is a fundamental and essential feature of our sixth form. Students make good progress from their varied starting points and we pride ourselves on meeting the specific needs of our 16-19 cohort. We recognise that our learners are individuals, with different aptitudes, aspirations, and next steps. Alongside many students achieving exceptional outcomes, including three last year who each attained four A* grades, we have a strong track record of successful Oxbridge applications. We are equally proud that our Sixth Form provides pathways that enable all students to thrive; building on their strengths, sustaining their engagement, and supporting successful progression to higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with motivated students and dedicated colleagues in a Sixth Form and school that is ambitious for every young person. We are renowned for placing a high value on staff wellbeing and professional development at all levels. Situated just east of Oxford in a unique parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a flourishing 11- 18 academy with a vibrant comprehensive intake. 

If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Skye Wigley (HR Manager) on 01865 872441 or by email to swigley@wheatleypark.org. Applications for this post can only be accepted via the MyNewTerm website here. 

Closing date and time: 9am Friday 20th March 2026

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate.  An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance. 

Interview date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive  continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

The River Learning Trust and Wheatley Park School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered

Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Wheatley Park School,  Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH  

Tel: 01865 872441    

www.wheatleypark.org