Head of Sixth Form
Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RFThis job expired on 1 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
1 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (upper where relevant)
Additional allowances
TLR 1 C £11,400
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Sixth Form
Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Salary: Main Pay Scale (or upper where relevant) + TLR 1C £11,410
Start Date: September 2024
Barr Beacon School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Sixth Form to drive and lead the continuous improvement of the Sixth Form. The person appointed will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with strong leadership and management skills and the ability to inspire young people.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the pastoral, social and academic welfare of Sixth Form students. They will lead on the recruitment, admission and induction processes including the preparation of the annual Sixth Form Prospectus. As part of the role regular reports and data will be produced to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on the impact of teaching and learning strategies, student performance and attendance.
At Barr Beacon Sixth Form we strive for excellence in everything that we do for our students from the learning provision to the opportunities beyond the classroom that contribute to our students being amongst the very best ready to take on the next step of their career with confidence, self-belief and experience.
We are very proud of our Sixth Form who serve as role models for our younger pupils whether this be in the way that they dress professionally and with pride for themselves or in the ambassadorial roles that they take on during their time with us whether as Charity Managers, Subject Ambassadors or Head Students.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
There’s a real buzz about the place which no amount of words can convey, so please come to see Barr Beacon School for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher.
To apply, please complete our application form available from https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/ and send to Headteacher Mrs K Hibbs: Khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk.
Application Deadline: 1st May 2024
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
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About Barr Beacon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1582 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Barr Beacon School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk
The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.
How have we achieved all of this?
Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.
Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.
Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.
Arranging a visit to Barr Beacon School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk.
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