Head of Sixth Form

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS + TLR 2C
• Additional allowances:

  MPS + TLR 2C

Head of Sixth Form job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educational leader who is passionate about supporting young people as they take their next steps in learning and prepare for life beyond school.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our Sixth Form offer, the Head of Sixth Form will play a pivotal role in shaping its ongoing success, academically, pastorally, and culturally. The successful candidate will provide dynamic, visible leadership that inspires, motivates, and supports students to achieve their full potential. You will bring a strong track record of leadership and pastoral excellence and be deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and aspirational Sixth Form culture. The ability to teach a core subject is desirable but not essential.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a key area of school life at a time of positive momentum and development. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the educational, personal, and future success of our students, while working closely with senior leaders to support the continued growth and development of our Sixth Form

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 Barnwell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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