Sixth Form Head of Year (Initially Year 12)
About This Role
Charters School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Sixth Form Head of Year to join our successful and supportive school community in September 2026.
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about supporting the academic progress, wellbeing and personal development of young people.
- A supportive and proactive pastoral leader with high expectations of students.
- Able to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour, engagement and attendance.
- Organised and able to work collaboratively as part of a wider Sixth Form and pastoral team.
Additional Information
The ability to teach Economics would be welcomed, but is not essential for the role.
The school is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive School with 1710 students on roll including 390 in the Sixth Form.
The School offers a strong tradition of excellent outcomes but also a broad curriculum suited to all students. The school’s behaviour and relationships policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised consequences and inclusive policies.
We believe our best resources are our teachers. There is a popular and thriving programme of continuing professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Benefits
- Discount & Benefit scheme with retailers.
- Two week Autumn half term.
- Free Tea & Coffee.
- On site Dining Hall.
- GP Helpline.
- Physiotherapy Support.
- Counselling & Mindfulness.
- Weight Management.
- Cancer & chronic Illness Support.
- Whole School & Leadership Support.
- Staff Wellbeing.
The priority admission of children of successful applicants applies for this role.
Applicants are requested to complete the Application Form on the Vacancies page of the Charters School Website. Please include a statement, outlining how your skills and experience will have prepared you for the role and how you would contribute to Charters School’s future success.
Applications are invited with immediate effect and will be considered immediately upon receipt. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the deadline date.
If applicants wish to discuss the role or have a look around the school, please do not hesitate to contact Clare Green via email or by telephoning the school on 01344 624826.
Deadline for Applications is Monday 13 April at 9.00 am.
Please apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.