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ROLE: Teacher - Head of KS5 (Sixth Form)

SCHOOL: Wickersley School and Sports College

MPS/UPS + TLR 2C

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: Full-time

Are you an aspirational leader with a passion for guiding young adults through the final stage of their school journey? We are seeking a dynamic Head of KS5 to lead our Sixth Form cohort, driving academic excellence and providing the crucial pastoral support students need as they prepare for university, apprenticeships, and the world of work. A secondary teacher of Maths, English or Science would be advantageous.

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: "We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own." As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school‑to‑school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

As Head of KS5, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping the culture of our Sixth Form. You will combine high‑quality teaching in your subject area with strategic pastoral leadership. This role is about more than just behaviour management; it is about fostering independence, resilience, and professional standards in young adults. You will monitor academic progress towards A-Level and vocational qualifications, intervene where students fall behind, and provide the emotional support necessary to help them navigate the pressures of exams and future planning.

• Strategic Intervention: Work closely with the wider teaching team to identify barriers to achievement; guide and advise staff in the implementation of intervention and support strategies to overcome those barriers.
• Data & Progress: Monitor and record student responses, learning achievements, and progress against targets, preparing necessary paperwork for student reviews, including evaluation of progress against targets.
• Mentoring Oversight: Support identified students in need of specialised mentoring, coordinating sessions where appropriate or facilitating alternative opportunities, including signposting to external agencies.
• Behaviour Leadership: Take a lead in managing the behaviour of the year group, proactively monitoring the behaviour of all students, analysing patterns, and applying effective behaviour management strategies.
• Attendance Strategy: Have the overview of punctuality and attendance, liaising with parents, appropriate staff, and external agencies to implement measures necessary to improve individual and year group attendance.
• Pastoral Care: Act as a point of escalation for pastoral and welfare issues, working with identified students on emotional health and wellbeing and liaising with multi‑agencies to make referrals.
• Culture & Ethos: Be available to students (and parents) in the year group, coordinating home/school links regarding attitudes to learning to establish a strong sense of culture and learning purpose within the academy.
• Staff Support: Support staff in dealing with behaviour issues, developing and implementing intervention strategies for both pastoral and learning progress.
• Alternative Provision: Contribute to the identification of students at risk of Alternative Provision, ensuring all support has been exhausted, and support planning for successful transition back into mainstream school.
• SEND Liaison: Contribute to the development and implementation of Pastoral Support Plans and support the SENDCo in collating information for EHCPs.

The successful candidate must hold their QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and have experience of teaching within KS5.

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + TLR)
• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development

*Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 7th January 2026*

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org. We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.
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