Head of Year 12 and 13

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic , inspiring and ambitious Head of Year 12 & 13. With our school currently expanding & developing our Sixth Form provision you will play a crucial role in both setting and embedding the ethos and expectations for Year 12 & 13. You will be crucial in ensuring their pastoral provision allows every student to flourish every day. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a community of staff striving to create a truly great comprehensive school.

The successful candidate:

• Will lead by example in all areas to ensure the highest standards of behaviour for learning in the Sixth Form.
• Have aspirations for and knowledge of the best Post 18 pathways
• Be committed to the development and growth of the Sixth Form
• will champion all of our young people
• refuses to accept that disadvantage or SEND should limit ambition or potential
• is consistently an outstanding practitioner with a positive work ethic
• is student centred, solution based and progress focused
• is reflective, with a constant drive to improve
• is a versatile professional who is flexible in their operational and strategic outlook

Why work at Chessington: 

• Our students are wonderful. They love the school, their teachers and learning. 
• £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive. 
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a successful family of schools within the Every Child Every Day Trust 
• A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies, Free gym membership, onsite childcare and more. 

Chessington School - What's great for a new Head of Year?

• “Relationships between students and staff are exceptional” - LA inspector 2022
• A vibrant and thriving house system that promotes community and healthy competition 
• Our behaviour for learning approach at Chessington is clear, understood, well executed and while we don’t accept poor behaviour our approach is steeped in the core principles of restorative approaches 
• The Personal Development and wellbeing program has been designed to echo academic subjects with a curriculum that progresses, builds and is sequenced throughout the years.
•  A Tutor program to promote GREAT (Goodwill, Resilience, Enthusiasm, Ambition & Trust) 
• values, belonging and achievement.
• We are now a very popular school with our families and our community; every child in Year 7 has put us as their first choice. 

Please see our school video here 

Please see our school pledges to our colleagues here

Here’s what our teachers say:

“I have been at this school for 9 years and I love it! It gets better and better each year without losing the supportive and caring environment” Head of Subject

I am in my ECT year. The CPD, support and commitment I get has been overwhelming. I made the right choice” ECT New Teacher 

“This is the best school I have ever worked at” Deputy Headteacher 

Application packs are available from our website http://chessington.kingston.sch.uk/ or Elsa Harris, Chessington School, Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS, email eharris@chessington.kingston.sch.uk or telephone 020 8974 1156 x 204. For an informal conversation or to arrange an informal visit to the school prior to the closing date please contact Sarah Wilson, Deputy Headteacher.

The Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS