Sixth Form Director at Abbey Grange

We seek to appoint an Assistant Principal - Director of Sixth Form who will work as part of the senior leadership team to play a major role in the management and strategic leadership of the academy. The successful candidate will be the strategic lead for Sixth Form, shaping the vision, ethos and direction, and improving the quality of provision across all areas. Raising the profile of Abbey Grange as a quality academic Sixth Form.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

  • Rigorously market the Sixth Form and recruit the best of Abbey Grange KS4 students and fill the remaining PAN with quality students from other schools – with a clear focus on an academic Sixth Form.
  • Improve the standards of teaching and learning, the behaviour and attitudes of the students and to quality assure the systems of the Sixth Form so that outcomes are outstanding and in line with those at KS4.
  • Provide a curriculum of enrichment and progression so that the destinations of Abbey Grange Sixth Form students are aspirational, world-class and the very best that our students can get.

Are you…

  • Ambitious and highly motivated
  • Driven to inspire and lead change and have the focus to ensure successful outcomes are reached
  • Inspirational to colleagues and students
  • Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

What our Trust can offer:

  • Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos
  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
  • Support from an experienced Executive Leadership Team, and the opportunity to work with an active and engaged Governing Body
  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
  • A firm commitment to your continuing professional development, including opportunities to collaborate and contribute within the trust and the broader education system.
  • A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing support and counselling for home-life and work-related issues, financial and legal support, specialist information and support for managers
  • Free onsite parking
  • Membership of a pension scheme
  • Access to cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly commute
  • Retail discounts and offers at high street and online retailers, discounted gym memberships and more through our employee benefits portal