Sixth Form Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the exciting transformation of secondary and post 16 education in Guernsey as we become one 11-18 all ability community - Lisia School.

We are looking for an outstanding Sixth Form Manager to join our team initially at the Guenrsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre as part of Guernsey’s new Lisia School, with effect from April or September 2020.

The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate about supporting and raising students’ individual achievements with innovative ideas to build on existing good practice, alongside being able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. They will be part of a team who identify, support and enable personalised opportunities for students, and deliver the new Bailiwick Curriculum including a range of international and UK qualifications. We expect our staff to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school, offering a commitment to the broad range of enrichment activities that are available. The person appointed will be committed to the role in the context of the development of the new school model.

Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.

Job Description 

Further details on the transformation of secondary and post 16 education in Guernsey can be found here.

Please click on the links below to find out more about living and working in Guernsey.

Living and Working in Guernsey 

Getting to Know Guernsey 

Relocation Directive 2018 

Employment Permit Information 

Contact: John Falla – Business Manager on tel. 01481 256571 or email John.Falla@grammar.sch.gg.

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role.

Closing Date: 20 January 2020

Shortlisting Date: 21 January 2020

Interview Date: 3 February 2020

Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role.  This should be in addition to any CV supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met.  The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:

• Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check.  Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
• Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
• Possession of a valid Employment Permit 

Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements sufficiently he/she may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.