Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form

at  Preston Manor School

JOB OVERVIEW

The success of Preston Manor School is built on an 80-year old reputation which continues to flourish through its committed staff, dedicated Governors and supportive parents.
We are an all-through school with students ranging from 4 – 19 years. Staff are expected to make the most of this all through provision and to liaise with relevant colleagues in all parts of the school. The school is based over two sites and there may be times when colleagues are expected to work across both sites with students.
We value working in partnership together with our young people to achieve the best outcomes for every student that joins our prestigious school. The school is oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour and excellence in teaching and learning.
We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We are driven in our aims and ambitions and aspire to continue to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.
At Preston Manor we celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity, which is reflected in our high staff-retention rates and the successes of our student population.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and innovative professional to join the effective and forward-looking Upper School leadership team at our secondary provision. We need a leader with strong Sixth Form Leadership experience at Assistant Headteacher level and a vision for excellent, inclusive education.
This is a perfect opportunity for a candidate who will be seeking to lead our Sixth Form to the next stage of excellence. Ideally, the successful applicant will have experience of Sixth Form teaching and learning as well as leadership experience within the Sixth Form. They will be expected to work as part of our senior team in the Upper School and will have full responsibility in leading and improving our provision, as well as outcomes, at KS5. They will also take on the wider responsibilities of an Assistant Headteacher. The specific brief will be negotiated on appointment.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to teach at all Key Stages.

SAFEGUARDING

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:
https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution
The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the job description and person specification.
Preston Manor School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For further information and an application pack, email

Please refer the Job description for details