Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form)
Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LFThis job expired on 26 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
26 April 2021 at 4pm
Date listed
15 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- LPS 10-14
Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form) job summary
Assistant Headteacher (permanent, full time, salary L10-14) is required for boys' Grammar School (mixed sixth form), from September 2021. Sir Thomas Rich's School seek to appoint a highly effective leader for their successful Sixth Form.
The role:
As a member of the School’s Senior Management Team, the Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form) shares overall responsibility for the smooth running of the School. Each member of the SMT has their own specific responsibilities and lead strategically in the area for which they are responsible. The successful candidate will be responsible for our highly successful Sixth Form, leading on the academic and pastoral oversight and monitoring of Years 12 and 13. This involves managing two Heads of Year and the Higher Education Lead, as well as working closely with Heads of Department and other members of the School's SMT in order to help students make the most progress possible in all areas of school life. We shall appoint a leader who has vision and is not afraid of always looking for ways in which the School can improve. They will be an outstanding teacher, in any subject discipline, who can analyse educational developments, determine what is appropriate for our pupils and staff, and successfully implement change. For more information, please refer to the attached job information booklet.
About you:
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated colleague with a strong academic background, experience in pastoral care, outstanding organisational skills and the ability to lead a strong team. Energy, commitment and a willingness to support and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School is expected. The post would suit an ambitious candidate who is looking to progress their career. Evidence of sustained outstanding teaching is essential as is exemplary leadership and management across all aspects of their current role. We are looking for a confident, professional and approachable colleague who can communicate well with all members of our school community, demonstrating the highest standards of care, support and guidance.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Sir Thomas Rich's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sir Thomas Rich's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jem@strs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 338431
Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich’s is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. Rated as ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted, we are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country. The School attracts high-ability, talented students and offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
We believe that students thrive in an atmosphere of respect, care and support. Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and to make sure that every pupil feels that they are a valued member of the school community. High quality pastoral support is key to this aim, and we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential.
Our accomplished teachers use their skills and in-depth subject knowledge to inspire, encourage and support our students in their journey through the School, laying firm foundations for academic excellence at GCSE, in our Sixth Form and beyond. Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A-levels, mostly at grades A*, A and B.
Located on the edge of the city of Gloucester in the heart of the south west, Sir Thomas Rich’s is a short drive from Junction 11 of the M5. The beautiful Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are easily accessible and there are excellent public transport links to the nearby cities of Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol.
Arranging a visit to Sir Thomas Rich's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jem@strs.org.uk.
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