Head of Sixth Form
Glebe School, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AEThis job expired on 24 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
24 February 2020 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £46,750 to £54,818
Additional allowances
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to help lead an outstanding school into the next phase of its development;
• An outstanding school with good established practices, a sound financial position and good buildings and site;
• Students who enjoy school and thrive on their broad based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities;
• Excellent ongoing professional development and training;
• A supportive and committed board of trustees.
Head of Sixth Form job summary
Following the retirement of the current postholder in July, Glebe School will be seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and dynamic Head of Sixth Form. This a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious middle leader to join the team following the school’s ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted grade, under the new framework, in December 2019.
We are seeking a colleague who has a true passion for teaching and the character to lead staff to deliver the very best learning strategies for young people with special educational needs. As a qualified teacher, this post would suit a middle leader, or experienced teacher, with an excellent track record, who has consistently demonstrated their impact. You will have the ability to provide leadership and management for the Sixth Form; have the highest aspirations for our students; the ability to develop and deliver an engaging curriculum and will be adept at ensuring that all students are successfully prepared and supported for life beyond school.
It is imperative that you have the passion for making a difference to the education and lives of the young people within the school and for building positive and supportive relationships. Glebe School has a rich tradition of very strong working partnerships with schools and other organisations and continuing this collaboration is critical to the role.
Any candidate applying must have the ability to manage a cohesive team, be self-driven, reflective, solution focused, flexible, resilient and have staff wellbeing in mind. You must be willing to work to Glebe School’s Vision and Values and to participate in the school’s commitment to ongoing professional development.
Key responsibilities:
• Work with the SLT to develop and embed an aspirational and creative curriculum for the Sixth Form
• Undertake a review of accreditations and implement changes where required
• Lead and work with a multidisciplinary team to motivate and inspire colleagues to deliver school improvement
• Ensure teaching and learning meets all statutory requirements as defined by Ofsted/ DFE, and other external bodies
• Build partnerships with external organisations, such as schools, colleges, businesses and charities, in order to develop an ambitious programme of internships, work experience and extra curriculum opportunities for students
• Planning opportunities to develop the social, moral, emotional and cultural aspects of students’ learning, including coordinating trips and activities
• Monitor the progress of individual students and manage review processes and procedures, including IEPs
• Use comparative data, together with information about student prior attainment to establish benchmarks, set and monitor targets for improvement
• Liaise with other schools to arrange student transfers and placements
• Keep reports of student behavior and oversee strategies for improvement
• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying
• Liaise with the transition coordinator and to attend transition meetings and joint reviews
• Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their child’s education – academic, social and emotional
• Partake in the quality assurance of Glebe and promote without prejudice the agreed policies of the school
• Implement the school’s safeguarding and equalities policies
• Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of staff and resources
• Monitor, assess and develop staff, including undertaking observations and providing effective feedback
• Promote staff development by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Monitor staff well-being, attendance and punctuality
• Continue personal development in the relevant areas including subject knowledge and teaching methods
• Be involved in decision making and policy development across the school
• Play a full part in the life of the School community, to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Headteacher
Glebe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory references will be required for this post.
Please contact us at finance@glebe.bromley.sch.uk to arrange a visit
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.
About Glebe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 261 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Glebe School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- finance@glebe.bromley.sch.uk
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