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Head of Sixth Form

Head of Sixth Form

Pocklington School

York

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
22 November 2019

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Head of Sixth Form who is able to inspire, enthuse and nurture current and prospective Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic development of the Sixth Form and the school and will form part of the Pocklington Senior School management team. 

12 miles to the East of York we offer a unique working environment based within a friendly market town, but close to major cities and heritage coastlines. Our successful co-educational day and boarding school is thriving and we wish to appoint a dynamic and determined leader to undertake this key role, which is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain valuable senior management experience. 

You will be responsible for the leadership and development of the sixth form including academic progress, pastoral welfare, recruitment and admissions at 16+ and be willing to contribute to wider school life.

In addition to being an excellent classroom practitioner you should have experience of pastoral management and be passionate and dedicated to the academic success and welfare of young people.  A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and people management skills you will have integrity and the ability to work both independently and in a team, whilst developing the key relationships to build upon the success of our sixth form.

In return we offer an attractive salary and a management training programme developed to equip and support you to succeed in your new role.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Toby Seth (Headmaster) on 01759 321200 or mainoffice@pocklingtonschool.com

For more information and to apply: www.pocklingtonschool.com/Job-Vacancies or select quick apply via the TES website.

T: 01759 322666 E: recruitment@pocklingtonschool.com

Closing date: 9am 21st November 2019

Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

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About Pocklington School

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  • Pocklington School
  • West Green, Pocklington, York
  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • YO42 2NJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1759 321200

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We offer incredible experiences inside and outside the classroom and believe in challenging and encouraging our students to seize opportunities that we go the extra mile to provide. These activities and our personalised approach to teaching and learning help to form the bedrock of our students’ individual characters. We are a day and boarding Christian foundation that is academic and inclusive and a family school whose togetherness, care for each other and pride in our community is evident in our outstanding pastoral provision. At the very heart of our ethos lie our “Values and Virtues”; they drive all that we do at Pocklington and mean our students leave with a strong sense of personal and social responsibility along with the ability to shape their own future.

Pocklington School lies 12 miles east of York in a safe, rural setting on the edge of a small, friendly market town, on a 50-acre campus with good public transport links and its own minibus pick-up service. The School was founded in 1514 and has retained its strong tradition of encouraging pupils to have the courage to take chances with learning and always remain true to themselves. 

Numerous co-curricular activities for day and boarding pupils take place every day until 5pm, and each pupil is encouraged to pursue their own interests to help develop the depth of character and self-awareness to tackle life’s challenges on their own terms. Extensive facilities include a 300-seat theatre, an indoor sports hall, conditioning room and swimming pool, plus 21 acres of grass sports pitches and two full-sized synthetic pitches. Full, flexible and casual boarding options are available, in boarding houses which create a home from home for both domestic and international students. 

Right through from Prep School, with its emphasis on nurturing children’s natural curiosity, imagination and enthusiasm for learning, to the Sixth Form where independent thought is prized, our pupils are encouraged to be resilient, resourceful learners. Lessons are planned around giving pupils the opportunity to develop their independence and character, rather than simply acquiring and retaining facts. We employ the best educational tools and appropriate new technology facilities to ensure youngsters are enthused and inspired by the world of knowledge available to them. Flexible learning platforms and an individual approach allows each pupil to progress at his or her pace, boosting their confidence and self-esteem so they often exceed their expectations. 

Our new £3m Art and Design Technology Centre, which opened in Autumn 2017, has every facility to encourage the pursuit of traditional arts and crafts, as well as provide cutting-edge equipment for digital and computer design, and manufacturing technology. The innovation and cross fertilisation of ideas the Centre promotes are increasingly valued in society today. 

Sixth Form facilities include spacious communal areas, a study centre, and comprehensive library. Students are encouraged to work both collaboratively and independently as they begin to make the transition to university study and/or workplace success. 

Recent former pupils who retain links with the school include Davis Cup winner Kyle Edmund, England rugby star Rob Webber and world-renowned concert pianist Alexandra Dariescu. 

We aim to:

· Embed our Pocklington Values and Virtues into all that we do 

· Broaden our pupils’ horizons and elevate their ambitions 

· Work and engage with families in educating their children 

· Embrace innovation and be conscious of tradition 

· Ensure our Foundation’s future as a provider of excellent education


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