Head of Sixth Form
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary (£) - School own scale & Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a well-qualified, experienced and outstanding teacher who is passionate about education and committed to supporting young people, with excellent interpersonal skills and UCAS experience. The successful candidate will be an exemplary teacher and communicator who is looking for a new challenge and to continue to develop their career in education.
This role would suit an individual who has held a middle management role, for example a Head of Department or Pastoral lead. We are also looking for demonstrable experience of implementing successful whole School projects which have delivered results.
The role is full-time and permanent starting in September 2019 and reports to the Pastoral Deputy Head. The Head of Sixth Form has responsibility for the academic and pastoral welfare and development of the Sixth Form students.
SIXTH FORM
The Sixth Form have a new Sixth Form Centre on the top floor of our newest building, which opened in Summer 2016. The facilities include a large Common Room with balcony, kitchenette, lockers, IT room and university-style silent study area. The Centre is located within the main school campus but has its own identity.
The Head of Sixth Form has a well-appointed office adjoining the Common Room which is located next to the Head of Careers and Deputy Head of Sixth Form’s office. The floor below houses a Careers Suite, Sixth Form classrooms and Digital Video Editing Suite. The Sixth Form are fully involved in school life, with leadership opportunities in all areas.
78% of A levels in 2018 were achieved at A*- B grades, and the Sixth Form lead the way in charities, sport, drama, music, MUN, Gold D of E , Young Enterprise and other activities. The Sixth Form have a bespoke curriculum entailing 3 or 4 A levels of their choice and many also undertake an Extended Project Qualification in a field of particular interest. In addition, they complete a SWPS diploma.
86% got into their first choice university in 2018, with the majority going to Russell Group or Times Top 30. As a result, the vast majority of students continue into the Sixth Form from Year 11 with a number of entrants from outside the school joining in Y12. The Head of Sixth Form manages a Deputy Head of Sixth Form and oversees the Sixth Form Tutors and Heads of House.
If you would like to arrange to tour the School before making an application or have any questions then please contact Mrs H Wood, HR Manager on 01932 574955 or at recruitment@swps.org.uk
Applications will be considered on arrival and the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Closing Date for Applications is Monday 04 February 2019 at 1pm
Candidates will be notified by no later than 06 February 2019 whether they will be invited to interview.
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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