Head of Sixth Form - Bushey, United Kingdom - The Grange Academy

The Grange Academy

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Bushey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Dear Applicant,

This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and resilient Head of Sixth Form to join the team to support Principal and school to ensure that they can provide a safe and nurturing learning environment to all the young people in their care.

WHO WE ARE
Grange Academy is a proud member of

Future Academies:

A flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people.

We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system.

All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be.

This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum ("freedom through education").

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

A Head of Sixth Form is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Sixth Form, ensuring high standards and day-to-day operations.

The postholder will monitor the academic and personal progress of all sixth form students, fostering high aspirations and facilitating achievement.

They will establish and maintain a culture that promotes success for all students in the sixth form.

We firmly believe that with the appropriate support, encouragement, and opportunities, all young people have the potential to succeed in both education and life.

THE BENEFITS

The chance to make a difference to children's and young people's lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledgerich and childcentric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.
Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust's Curriculum Centre, where our inhouse textbooks are produced.
Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledgecentric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.
Knowledgerich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

Alternatively, if this role is not quite what you are looking for, feel free to browse through our Trust wide vacancies and register your details to our Talent Pool which can both be found on our website under "Current Vacancies".