Head of Sixth Form
Harris Garrard Academy, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £64,259-£68,799
Pay scale
- L7 - L10 (Outer London)
Additional allowances
Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate teacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a qualified, experienced Teacher to join Harris Garrard Academy as Head of Sixth Form.
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, a leadership qualification and/or further qualification in education or pastoral care
- Demonstrate successful teaching experience, including at post-16
- Have experience of leading and improving student outcomes
- Have experience of using assessment and student data to drive improvement
- Have experience of leading or contributing to pastoral systems and student support
- Have experience of monitoring attendance, behaviour and student progress
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links and very soon to be on the opening leg of the Elizabeth Line, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004.
We also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Further information about the job
The purpose of your role will be:
- To provide strategic and operational leadership of the Sixth Form, ensuring exceptional standards of student achievement, attendance, conduct, personal development and progression.
- To lead the development and implementation of a high-quality Sixth Form provision that supports the academy improvement priorities and the wider Harris Sixth Form strategy.
- To establish a culture of high expectations, professionalism and aspiration in which all students are supported to achieve their academic and personal potential.
- To be accountable for the recruitment, retention, progress and destinations of Sixth Form students.
- To lead and develop the Sixth Form team, including tutors and support staff, ensuring consistently high-quality pastoral and academic support.
- To ensure the Sixth Form operates efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with academy, federation and statutory requirements
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Harris Garrard Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1538 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harris Garrard Academy website
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 320 4800
Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.
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