Head of Year - Sixth Form at Watling Academy

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WA/92841

Location

Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1EP

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
+ TLR2A (£9000)

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 13th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

HEAD OF YEAR - SIXTH FORM

Commencing – September 2026

MPS/UPS + TLR2A (£9000)

Full Time

Are you an outstanding Social Sciences specialist ready to lead, inspire and make a real impact? Do you have the drive to shape curriculum, challenge thinking and raise aspirations across GCSE and A Level?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a dedicated, inspiring and ambitious individual to join our growing Post‑16 team as Head of Year – Sixth Form. Following the successful launch of our Sixth Form in September 2025, this role presents an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to contribute to the continued development and excellence of our Post‑16 offer.

As Head of Year, you will play a central role in ensuring the wellbeing, progress and overall success of Sixth Form students. You will lead the mentoring team, oversee attendance and punctuality, coordinate our enrichment and personal development programmes and provide high‑quality guidance as students navigate UCAS, apprenticeships and other post‑18 pathways.

You will be a visible and approachable presence within the Sixth Form, shaping a positive culture built on high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher – Post‑16, you will help deliver an ambitious vision for a Sixth Form that enables all students to flourish academically and personally.

This is a pivotal role within our developing Post‑16 provision, offering the opportunity to have a meaningful and lasting impact on our students’ futures.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am