Assistant Principal - Head of Sixth Form

Brook Sixth Form and Academy, Dagenham, RM10 7FN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £81,120.00 - £88,496.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Principal - Head of Sixth Form job summary

Following a successful Ofsted inspection, and an expansion in student numbers in the sixth form, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Leadership team as an Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic middle or senor leader to join a STEM and Media focused school on the next stage of its curriculum development journey.

Brook 6th Form & Academy is a small school of KS4 and KS5 students, housed in an impressive new building in Barking and Dagenham, located opposite the exciting new Eastbrook film studio complex. The school has excellent transport links, with Dagenham East tube station a short walk away.

The school is an excellent provision with a stable staff of subject specialists. Students study predominantly STEM subjects, (science, computer science, maths, engineering), with the recent introduction of Media. The school has excellent levels of attendance, with a focused and aspirational student body. In anticipation of further growth in student numbers, we are now looking to appoint an additional Assistant Principal to the school Leadership team.

“Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. They work hard and are keen to succeed. They make a positive contribution to the school community” Ofsted, January 2025

“The school is a calm and purposeful environment where all pupils feel safe. They use study spaces effectively to consolidate their learning.” Ofsted, January 2025

Brook 6th Form & Academy is well resourced with world class facilities that enable staff to deliver Quality First teaching to our students through practical activities, as well as traditional classroom based pedagogy. This is an exciting time to be joining the school, with student outcomes continuing to improve and a growth in student numbers.

You will be working in a supportive, nurturing culture that sets high expectations of educational outcome whilst supporting students to fulfil their academic potential and achieve their goals of a STEM or Media destination, progressing to university or an apprenticeship.

WE OFFER

• A small, friendly school, in a well-resourced, relatively new building
• World class facilities in Engineering and Media
• Motivated and enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
• Supportive team approach to working
• Opportunities to work with employers through employer-led projects
• Professional development for all staff

“Staff enjoy working here. They appreciate the school’s consideration of their workload and wellbeing.” Ofsted, January 2025

The successful applicant will be an excellent practitioner able to teach KS4 and KS5 students, securing excellent progress and attainment outcomes.

To apply

Please return your completed application form by email to: e.seiliute@brooksixthform.com CVs will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks

Confirmation of appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and occupational health check.

References

Confirmation of appointment is also subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am, Thursday 5th February 2026

Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

Visits and informal discussions

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, in the first instance please contact the Principal, Kim Donovan kdm@brooksixthform.com or telephone: 0203 773 4670

Brook 6th Form & Academy is a Partnership Learning. Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Please note if you have not been invited in for interview by the interview date on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brook Sixth Form and Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
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