6th Form Lead

We are looking for a leader who has enthusiasm, good organisational skills and the flexibility of thought to establish a 6th Form which meets the unique needs of our learners. You will be supported by a wider leadership team who have a diverse range of skills and who know the young people, families and context well.  We want to achieve the very highest standards of teaching and learning in preparing our young people for adulthood..

Apply by: September 2023 

Salary: L8 - L12 

Primary location: Willow Dene School, Greenwich   

Contract type: Permanent or Applications for secondment or fixed term

Roll: SEND for children aged 16-19 with a wide range of special needs 

Willow Dene is a forward thinking and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. We have been awarded NAS advanced accreditation and are a MOVE centre of excellence. We have designed and implemented our own ground breaking personalised assessment system. Willow Dene is part of the unique Compass Partnership of Schools, enabling us to forge meaningful mainstream links that benefit both children and staff. Willow Dene will be extending its age range from a school for children aged 2-16 to include 6th Form in September 2023.

Willow Dene prioritises safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people attending the school. As the duties of these posts involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

We have recently been graded by Ofsted as "Outstanding". The report recognised that ‘all staff are determined to give every child who comes through the school’s doors the best possible start in life’ and ‘leaders have successfully created a culture where staff feel valued and supported’.   

Visits are essential and can be arranged by contacting Barbara Box, School Office Lead. You can also find out about us on our website www.willowdene.compassps.uk