The Head of Sixth Form is a key leadership role at Assistant Head level, responsible for the academic and pastoral development of, and support for, pupils in Years 12 and 13. They are therefore responsible for ensuring that the post-16 provision at UCS continues to be distinctive, innovative and the post-16 Sixth Form of choice for our own Year 11 pupils as well as those seeking to join the school after GCSE.
At the same time, the Head of Sixth Form is responsible for ensuring that the Sixth Form is connected to the Lower School (Years 7 and 8) and Middle School (Years 9 – 11) and that there is continuity into the Sixth Form for pupils with regard to expectations and ethos.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain extensive experience at senior leadership level. We would see the successful candidate as someone likely to be seeking a Deputy Headship or Headship in due course.
The Head of Sixth Form reports to the Vice Master, and through him to the Headmaster. The Head of Sixth Form directly line-manages the Director of Higher Education, the two Senior Tutors and the Head of Careers, as well as the Sixth Form Team Administrator.
Given the broad academic and pastoral brief of the role, the Head of Sixth Form attends Academic Board and Pastoral Committee meetings as an ex officio member of each group. In addition, the Head of Sixth Form has weekly meetings with the Vice Master and Deputy Head (Pupils).
As a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Sixth Form will attend SLT meetings, and meetings with the Deputy Heads and other Assistant Heads. They will contribute to the development of whole-school strategy and take responsibility for specific elements of the School Development Plan. They will also be a member of the school’s senior appraisal team. It is expected that the Head of Sixth Form will support and attend school events, and particularly those involving Transitus and Sixth pupils.
For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to [email protected].
In addition to completing the UCS application form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Friday 17 January 2025. First-round interviews will be held the following week, with final round interviews on Friday 24 January 2025
UCS is fully committed to the safeguarding of children. All applicants for this post must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.
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