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Principal and Chief Executive

Principal and Chief Executive

Leyton Sixth Form College

Waltham Forest

Salary:
Circa £120k
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 June 2016

Job overview

At Leyton Sixth Form College, we offer a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,000 full-time 16-19 year old students. We place high value on continually raising our standards of teaching and learning, broadening the experiences of our students and the ongoing professional development of our staff. Our most recent Ofsted report attests to the college’s many strengths and secure financial position.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who shares our values and will support and strengthen a culture of high standards and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to lead a successful organisation in its ambition to be even better.

In order to be considered for this role, you will already have significant experience as a Principal or senior leader, ideally within a sixth form college environment. You should also be able to demonstrate a track record of raising standards of student achievement, successful leadership of a large number of staff and building and maintaining significant partnerships with other organisations and educational institutions.

For further information about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack. In order to apply, you will need to complete the Principal Job Application Form. Both documents are available on the college website www.leyton.ac.uk.  

Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@leyton.ac.uk by the specified closing date.

Closing date for applications:   Wednesday 8th June 2016
Date for the selection process:   Thursday 23rd June 2016

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safe recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Attached documents

About Leyton Sixth Form College

Principal   

Gill Burbridge


Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and are both proud of and celebrate the year on year success and achievements of our students and staff.   

Values and vision

Leyton Sixth Form College is heavily committed to providing extra-curricular activities for its students. In particular, the college is known for its outstanding sports and drama facilities. The college maintains a number of formal partnerships with London universities, and has rigorous academic standards to best prepare students for life at university, should they choose to go. As part of this commitment, Leyton Sixth Form College also provides an annual higher education fair.   

Ofsted report

“Teaching, learning and assessment are good and underpinned by very well-considered staff development, and an innovative and successful approach to observing lessons … Most learners participate in the many opportunities available to develop their personal and social skills, including volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh awards and the accreditation of their achievements through a university awards scheme." 

View Leyton Sixth Form College's latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed