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Head of Upper Sixth Form

Head of Upper Sixth Form

Hurstpierpoint College

West Sussex

  • Expired
Salary:
Highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
2 March 2025

Job overview

We are excited to announce we are seeking to appoint a Head of Upper Sixth to promote the achievement of students' academic potential, while supporting their wellbeing.

The successful candidate will manage a team of skilled and experienced tutors to oversee the academic progress of this crucial year for students, liaising with multiple departments to make this happen. We are looking for an exceptional communicator who can engage with, and relate to, young adults facing an exciting, challenging year. 

This is also a teaching role, and any subject offered by the Senior School will be considered, but applications from candidates with the ability to teach Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry or Business would be welcomed. Sixth Form teaching experience is desired. 

What you will receive in return:

  • A highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of The Teachers Pension Scheme.
  • Free dining and refreshment facilities during term time.
  • Remission of fees in line with the School Fees Discount Policy.
  • Extensive professional development programmes, together with career opportunities across the College and Hurst Education Trust.
  • Access to a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities as part of our Co-curricular programme.
  • This role comes with the possibility of onsite accommodation. 


Hurst is one of Sussex’s most successful independent schools, the College comprises a Sixth Form, Senior School, Senior Prep and Junior Prep with over 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the pupils in the Senior School are boarders (weekly or flexi). Situated within a 140- acre campus, surrounded by beautiful countryside, our superb location is just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and Hove, whilst London train stations can be reached in under an hour.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service .  


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About Hurstpierpoint College

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+44 1273 833 636

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The College comprises a Sixth Form,  Senior School, Senior Prep and Junior  Prep with 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the  pupils in the Senior School are boarders  (weekly or flexi). Hurst is a significant  medium-sized enterprise in Mid Sussex  with around 480 employees and an  annual turnover of £35 million pa.  

What particularly strikes visitors to the  College is the vibrant dynamic of our  community. Situated within a 140- acre campus, surrounded by beautiful  countryside, Hurst lies on the border of the  South Downs National Park, close to the  village of Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex.  

This superb location is also just 20  minutes from the city and beaches of  Brighton and Hove, whilst London train  stations can be reached from Hassocks  or Haywards Heath in under an hour.  The central campus is thoughtfully  laid out and planned with zones for the  Academic, Co-Curricular and Pastoral  areas of school life. These all lie at  the centre of a superbly equipped  broader campus. 

Hurst has an excellent academic track  record and the vast majority of pupils  go on to Russell Group universities  including Oxford, Cambridge, the  various London Universities, as well as  large numbers to Exeter, Bristol and  Durham. 

Founded in 1849 by Nathanial Woodard,  Hurst is a Church of England College.  The Christian ethos underpins College  life but we are a diverse community; we  welcome those of other faiths, or no  faith, and pursue an inclusive approach  in all that we do. 

The College is a Co-Sponsor, together  with the Diocese of Chichester, of the  newly formed Hurst Education Trust,  a local Multi Academy Trust. The Trust  currently has four local primary schools,  although it is envisaged it will grow to  over time.

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