Job Purpose  

• To support the Sixth Form Leadership, with bespoke strategies appropriate for 16-19 students, to ensure that students are ready for their next steps in  education, employment or further training.  

• To monitor student achievement and behaviour, finding innovative ways of celebrating success via use of the school website and social media channels and dealing with inappropriate behaviour in accordance with the school’s policies 

• To supervise the sixth form study area to ensure a productive and focussed study environment is maintained at all times. 

• To undertake appropriate CPD training to support the development and  progression of the role. 

• To take an active and engaged role in the recruitment and induction of new students into the Sixth Form, including coordination of events and an oversight of the application platform Applica.

• To work with the whole school attendance team to ensure outstanding sixth form attendance matters are dealt with and to follow appropriate intervention procedures.

• To establish, develop, maintain, monitor and review administration systems, whether manual or computerised, (in line with GDPR legislation), ensuring that the Head of Sixth Form's correspondence, papers and other items are current, accessible and secure.

• To prepare and proof-read relevant correspondence and documents, ensuring that policies and procedures relating to the Sixth Form are reviewed and updated on a regular basis 

• To assist in tackling underachievement within the 6th Form primarily by working in partnership with students, teaching and pastoral staff, families,  parents and carers in the school context to enable students, particularly the  most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and  overcome barriers to learning, achievement and participation.  

• To take an active and engaged role in the admissions process, overseeing the application process, communication with students and parents through Applicaa.

• To take on the lead role as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) coordinator, overseeing the role of mentors and organising the assessment process.

  
  

  Please see the job description for the full duties of the role

  In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:

  • Commitment to Flexible Working

  • An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted for every 4 years of service)

  • Free parking on site 

  • Free use of the school gym

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to our in-house team of Mental Health First Aiders

  • Buddy system for new staff

  • Access to mentoring and CPD opportunities

  • Regular staff socials

  • Discounts with local businesses

  • An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward-thinking environment.

  The ethos of our school focuses on enabling every student and staff member to make outstanding progress.  You will be supported in your role by our Head of Sixth Form, giving you the opportunity to enhance your skills and accelerate your career.   

  If you share our belief that young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that will enable them to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions, then we look forward to hearing from you.

  At KWS, we understand the value of having a workforce that reflects and represents our multi-ethnic student body from an equality, diversity and inclusivity perspective. We therefore welcome and embrace applications from all backgrounds.

  We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require a Full Enhanced, with List Checks, Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). 

  As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

  Applications will be shortlisted throughout the process, and we may interview and close the advert early if we are in a position to recruit a suitable candidate.  We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply early.