Sixth Form Academic Coach

Moseley School and Sixth Form, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UU

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3b spine point 16 £27,473 to spine point 22 £30,336 before deductions
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 3b spine point 16 £27,473 to spine point 22 £30,336 before deductions

Sixth Form Academic Coach job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Sixth Form Academic Coach who thrives on motivating young people and transforming life chances. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who ignites ambition, builds belief and drives students to excel.

At Moseley School and Sixth Form, we deliver strong student progress. Our mission is clear: every student, whatever their background, is empowered to achieve their very best.

You will play a pivotal role at the heart of our Sixth Form—raising aspirations, driving confidence and embedding a culture of high expectations. You will coach, challenge and inspire students to unlock potential and pursue ambitious futures.

Join us and help shape confident, ambitious young people ready to succeed.

This is a Full time 36.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days to be worked in the holidays, Given the nature of the role some flexibility may be required concerning start and end times to meet the needs of the school.

The Core Purpose of this role is to support the effective operation of the Sixth Form by managing the library and study provision, ensuring students are engaged, supported, and meeting expectations for independent learning and behaviour. To lead key administrative, progression, and enrichment processes, including UCAS, student development, and partnerships, while maintaining strong communication, safeguarding, and a positive school ethos.

Specific Responsibilities of this role:

• To manage the Sixth Form Library including silent study periods
• To provide academic support for students working within the Sixth Form library to ensure that they are focused and know where/how to access further information/support
• Regular liaison with Head of Sixth Form to advise of inappropriate behaviour or non-attendance to independent study in the Sixth Form library
• Responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed
• To ensure that period 5 study sessions are effectively planned and organised; communicated to relevant students and monitored to ensure their effectiveness including communicating home where necessary
• Liaise with sixth form team to support sixth form student development
• Lead UCAS process including: Post 16 tutorial, staff support/training, QA of personal statements, QA of teacher references, results day guidance and student finance support
• Lead the delivery and organisation of UCAS week
• Liaise with and support careers advisor regarding UCAS/student destinations
• Organise and manage administration for sixth form work experience including liaison with external agenciesPromote, maintain and grow HE links to grow mentoring opportunities for students and other enrichment opportunities
• Establish and grow the sixth form alumni
• Lead on a number of administrative tasks for the sixth form including daily communication with tutors re tutor time, trips/visits, induction and enrolment, recruitment, exam entries recording, EPQ qualification
• Liaise with exams officer and the finance team regarding additional exam entries (GCSE and A level)
• Effective management of Sixth Form IT equipment including the administrative side of device management
• Lead the planning of PSHE curriculum for tutor time and organise workshops with external agencies
• Support the student leadership team and programmes including charity events
• Ensure effective communication across teaching and non-teaching staff
• Attend meetings with line manager as required
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
• Represent the school in a manner consistent with its ethos and values
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school and students

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact recruitment@moseley.bham.sch.uk if you have any questions about the role or school and would like to arrange a visit.

Please note this advert may close when sufficient applications are received

Disclaimer

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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 Moseley School and Sixth Form

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moseley School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moseley-school-and-sixth-form

The staff at Moseley School and Sixth Form are a passionate team of professionals. Our purpose is to inspire excellence in character and scholarship. The students and their families have bought into this vision. Together we form a friendly and dedicated community.

Moseley School and Sixth Form is a large comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form. Moseley School first opened its doors in 1923. We value our long history whilst being excited about our future. There are 1300 students, 150 teaching and support staff, excellent facilities housed in a grade two listed building, a modern building which opened in 2012 and a recently completed sports complex and extensive grounds. Staff enjoy subsidised healthcare options and access to our on-site gym.

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