Assistant Principal

Ribbons & Reeves; Lewisham; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Temp-to-perm pathway

Résumé du poste

Ribbons & Reeves in Lewisham is seeking an experienced senior leader to take on the role of Assistant Principal – Sixth Form. You will shape academic progress, pastoral provision and wider sixth-form development for Years 12 and 13, with a clear temp-to-perm pathway.

The post involves strategic leadership, data-driven improvement, UCAS coordination and working with the Principal and SLT to secure high-quality teaching and strong destinations for students.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading within secondary and sixth-form settings.
• Proven ability to drive improvements in progression, attendance and outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with SLT and link with Principal.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership across Years 12 and 13.
• Lead on sixth-form attendance, behaviour and student engagement.
• Oversee UCAS applications, careers advice and destinations.
• Support Heads of Department and teachers to maintain high standards.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning as part of SLT.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Data-driven improvement

Pastoral leadership

Curriculum progression

University/careers guidance

Formation

UK QTS

Description du poste

Assistant Principal – Sixth Form | Lewisham

Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong understanding of sixth-form education? This Assistant Principal – Sixth Form opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to play a key role in the strategic leadership of a secondary school, with specific responsibility for the academic progress, pastoral provision and wider development of sixth-form students, with a clear temp-to-perm pathway.

Working as an Assistant Principal – Sixth Form, you will provide strategic leadership across Years 12 and 13, working closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure students receive high-quality teaching, strong pastoral support and effective preparation for university, employment and their next steps.

Temp to Perm | Secondary School & Sixth Form | Leadership Scale

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the successful candidate having the opportunity to secure a permanent Assistant Principal position with the school following the temporary period.

What the school can offer an Assistant Principal – Sixth Form:

• A genuine temp-to-perm pathway into a permanent senior leadership position.
• Strategic leadership responsibility across the sixth form.
• The opportunity to shape the academic and pastoral experience of students in Years 12 and 13.
• A strong platform for further senior leadership progression.
• The opportunity to work closely with the Principal and wider SLT.
• Responsibility for improving student progress, attendance and destinations.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school strategy and improvement planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across the sixth form.
• Monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to improve outcomes.
• Leading on sixth-form attendance, behaviour and student engagement.
• Supporting Heads of Department and teachers to maintain high expectations for post-16 teaching.
• Overseeing student progression, UCAS applications, careers and destinations.
• Developing effective enrichment and personal development opportunities.
• Working with students, parents and staff to address academic and pastoral concerns.
• Supporting the development of sixth-form policies, systems and improvement plans.
• Contributing to wider school improvement as a member of the senior leadership team.

The successful Assistant Principal – Sixth Form will:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have substantial experience teaching within a secondary and sixth-form environment.
• Have proven experience of middle or senior leadership.
• Have a strong understanding of post-16 curriculum, assessment and progression.
• Be confident analysing student performance and using data to drive improvement.
• Have experience leading pastoral or academic systems.
• Understand the university, apprenticeship and employment pathways available to sixth-form students.
• Be an ambitious and reflective school leader with high expectations for students and staff.

If you are an experienced school leader looking for an Assistant Principal – Sixth Form role with a genuine temp-to-perm pathway, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity to take on significant sixth-form leadership responsibility and progress into a permanent senior leadership position.

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