Welcome from the Principal

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in one of our current teaching or cross college positions.  We are proud to be the region's only sixth form provider rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are delighted to share more about our vision, values, and mission.  Further information about Franklin, including key details about our provision and facilities, can be found in the attached 'New Starter Welcome Pack'.

Our exceptional staff deliver outstanding teaching, learning and support, transforming the life chances of over 2,500 students from our community. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and through our dedication and commitment, we see them successfully progress to the next stage of their lives, whether that is university, an apprenticeship, or employment.

It is an incredibly exciting time to join Franklin as we continue to grow our provision and further enhance our campus facilities through a new £3.5 million-pound new building. This development includes eight state-of-the-art classrooms, a 160- seater auditorium, and a new main entrance and reception area.

Should you join us, you will become part of a team that shares a genuine passion and drive for excellence, along with a commitment to ensuring every young person is inspired and supported to achieve their full potential and become the very best they can be. We recognise and reward our staff for their hard work and fully support our colleagues. We want to develop our staff and support them in their career progression at all levels. You can expect to join a welcoming staff community, with first-class continuous professional development, and excellent resources.

If you are inspired by our moral purpose and believe you have the skills to ensure our young people can benefit from a world-class educational experience, we welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you. Finally, if you do decide to apply, I appreciate your investment of time, and whatever the outcome, I wish you well in the future.

Wendy Ellis

Principal & CEO