Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form

The Streetly Academy; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Extracurricular trips and events

Health plan (dental, physio, eye care)

Job summary

The Streetly Academy in Sutton Coldfield invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form to lead our thriving 230-student Sixth Form and join the Senior Leadership Team. You will oversee strategic and operational aspects, while also teaching your subject and shaping broader school priorities.

We seek an ambitious leader with a passion for post-16 education, strong pastoral understanding and the ability to inspire students and staff to achieve high standards and successful

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful leadership and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Passion for Sixth Form education and understanding of academic, pastoral and personal needs of students aged 16–19.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for their own subject.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sixth Form, ensuring high standards of achievement, attendance and wellbeing.
• Lead teaching of your own subject and maintain strong connections with classroom practice.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders, pastoral teams, families and external partners to support progression and successful destinations.
• Play an active role in shaping the wider strategic direction of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Sixth Form education

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Senior leadership experience in secondary education

Job description

Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader passionate about transforming the lives and futures of young people? Following the retirement of the long-standing leader of our Sixth Form, Matthew Morris-Jones, join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form, leading our thriving 230-student Sixth Form and working alongside a dedicated team to inspire excellence, achievement and successful destinations for every student.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sixth Form, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their academic, personal and future aspirations. You will have high expectations of students and staff, be committed to raising achievement and outcomes, and have a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing young people in the post-16 phase.

The Head of Sixth Form will lead a dedicated team, supported by an Assistant Head of Year and Sixth Form Mentor/Administrator, ensuring a strong culture of aspiration, achievement, personal development, attendance, wellbeing and progression. You will work closely with curriculum leaders, pastoral teams, families and external partners to ensure that our students receive high-quality guidance and support throughout their Sixth Form journey.

The role will also include responsibility for teaching your own subject, enabling you to maintain a strong connection with classroom practice and contribute directly to the wider academic life of the school.

At The Academy, we pride ourselves on a unique blend of time-honoured standards and future-facing innovation. While we maintain the highest expectations for student behaviour and appearance, we are equally committed to pushing the boundaries of modern pedagogy.

We don’t just use technology; we harness it. With a 1:1 Google Chromebook program for every student and staff member, we empower our educators to explore every avenue of digital learning. Beyond the classroom, our vibrant sporting ethos fosters leadership and wellbeing, ensuring every student has the platform to excel. Join a team where heritage and high-tech collide.

Why Join The Academy?

Your Well-being First

Flexible & Considerate:

We respect family life and prioritise a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Peace of Mind:

A comprehensive health plan (dental, physio, eye care) including mental health support and fast-track specialist consultations.

Stay Active:

Free on-site gym membership and access to our padel tennis courts.

Your Professional Growth

Advanced Pedagogy:

Enhance your teaching with a personal Chromebook, utilising technology to reduce workload and drive innovation.

Leadership CPD:

We are committed to your development as a leader. To support your transition into this key role, you will receive full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) certification and bespoke, ongoing professional learning. Our goal is to provide the strategic support you need to excel in middle management and prepare you for future senior leadership opportunities.

Our Community Culture

Exceptional Students:

Teach in a calm, respectful environment where students demonstrate excellent manners and high standards of appearance.

Team Spirit:

Work alongside supportive, friendly colleagues in a culture of mutual respect.

Perks:

Free on-site parking and a rich program of extracurricular trips and events

We are looking a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Has a passion for Sixth Form education and understands the academic, pastoral and personal needs of students aged 16-19.
• Can inspire and motivate students and staff, establishing a culture of high expectations and ambition.
• Is committed to ensuring excellent academic progress, attendance, behaviour, destinations and student wellbeing.
• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for their own subject.
• Can work strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team while also providing effective day-to-day leadership of the Sixth Form.
• Is committed to developing opportunities and pathways that enable every student to progress successfully into higher education, employment, apprenticeships or further training.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to play a significant role in shaping the future of our Sixth Form and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the school.

If you are an ambitious, inspirational leader who is passionate about ensuring that young people thrive during their Sixth Form experience and beyond, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications & Visits

At The Academy, we invest in our people. Alongside a collaborative departmental environment.

Closing Date:

Midnight, Sunday 11 October 26

Interviews:

Week commencing 19 October 2026

We encourage all interested candidates to visit the school during the working day to experience our ethos first hand.

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.