Director of Sixth Form

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Senior Leadership Sixth Form Management Pastoral Care IB Diploma Programme A Level Pathway Higher Education Guidance Teaching up to Key Stage 5 Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Director of Sixth Form

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the country's leading independent day schools, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith. It is a vibrant and friendly community of 810 girls and 250 teaching and support staff. Pupils' academic attainment is outstanding and they display a genuine love of learning.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Director of Sixth Form
  • Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Location: Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG
  • Job Type: Permanent and Full Time
  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Closing Date: 2025-02-28
  • Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to join the School as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in the role of Director of Sixth Form, from September 2025. The vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder to a Deputy Head position, and is an ideal role for someone aspiring to Deputy Headship in the future. Working closely with the Senior Deputy Head (Academic), the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and the Assistant Head: Higher Education and Careers, the Director of Sixth Form is responsible for the provision of a high quality, stimulating and stretching sixth form experience which will serve our students well in higher education and set them up for happy, effective lives beyond formal education. They will be committed to the continued close alignment of the academic and pastoral sides of school life, maintaining a dynamic and proactive understanding and appreciation of the current and future needs of students. The successful candidate will join a thriving Sixth Form and an experienced and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have taught up to Key Stage 5.
  • Experience of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme would be advantageous.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

How to Apply

Please read the recruitment pack carefully, including the School’s Safeguarding and Recruitment policies. Complete your application on the school’s application form. Note that CVs alone will not be accepted. Fully completed application forms should be returned by email to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as soon as possible.

Closing date: noon on Friday 28 February 2025. Preliminary interviews: Monday 17 March 2025; final interviews likely later that week.

Additional Information

Accommodation may be available for new staff in a local six-unit property. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Alice Speers at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on +44 (0)7799 808 051 or [contact hidden].

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