Deputy Head of Sixth Form

2 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Claires Court Full time

At Claires Court School, we are seeking to appoint a caring, confident and creative Deputy Head of Sixth Form to join our Sixth Form Leadership Team in September 2024 or January 2025.

Deputy Head of Sixth FormMaidenhead, SL6 6AW

  • Full time, permanent
  • Salary: Competitive Independent Leadership Scale
  • Required for September 2024 or January 2025

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The Role:

The primary focus of the Deputy Head of Sixth Form role is to work in close partnership with the Head of Sixth Form to create the conditions that enable the Sixth Form team to thrive. This means working in partnership with the Sixth form team to create an atmosphere and culture that enables the Sixth Form students to achieve their full potential in preparation for life after school, at university or through alternative pathways.

The Deputy Head of Sixth Form needs to be able to collaborate well with Heads of Year, Heads of Department, form tutors, and teachers to develop and co-create the highest standards of teaching, learning, academic attainment, and pastoral care across the Sixth Form, focusing on student well-being, enrichment opportunities, involvement in sport and preparation for life after school at university or through alternative pathways.

About You:

Suitable candidates will have middle management experience (HOD, HOY or higher) and have a real passion for progressing the Sixth Form. Above all, you must want the very best for our pupils and staff and be committed to your own personal and professional learning and leadership development through ongoing practice. You recognise the importance of educating the whole child within a broad curricular and co-curricular programme, and of achieving high academic and pastoral standards.

In return, we offer a positive working environment, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to grow your teaching practice and leadership capacity. Additionally, our timetables, class sizes and school culture support a healthy work-life balance.

You can also expect to receive the following:

  • Regular opportunities for career progression and development
  • Provision of meals and refreshments during the school day (when the kitchen is operational)
  • Death in service cover
  • Cycle to work scheme

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. ?

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the school will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).? This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered 'spent' or 'unspent'.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are "protected" and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.? Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.? Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with the client: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

Other suitable skills and experience include Sixth Form, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Education, Sixth Form Deputy Head, Deputy Head of Senior School, Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Deputy Director of Sixth Form, Senior School Leadership Position, Deputy Head of High School, Deputy Principal - Sixth Form, Sixth Form Leadership Role, Assistant Principal, School Leadership

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