Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers’ Main / Upper payscale + TLR2b (London fringe)

Deputy Head of Sixth Form job summary

Are you passionate about supporting students to achieve the best outcomes?

Are you a good to outstanding Teacher with a proven record of results?

Would you like to join a Sixth Form recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted?

Can you make a difference to our students?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated professional with drive and ambition to join the outstanding Sixth Form team in our school. Bushey Meads School wants to recruit, develop and retain the highest calibre of staff and is aiming to become a centre of excellence with the capacity to offer expertise and support to schools across the growing Multi Academy Trust. This is a hugely important role in the school and you will work with the Head of Sixth Form and members of SLT to further develop the sixth form and maintain its outstanding success.

What we are looking for:

• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
• An individual who is committed to high quality teaching and learning
• An individual who can turn ideas and opportunities into success
• A person with experience of successfully leading others

Why choose our school?

• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosie Dean HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this full-time post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe, HR Manager by post or by email to: hr@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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 Bushey Meads School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushey Meads School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-meads-school-bushey

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