Deputy Head of Sixth Form (Non-Teaching)

Greenshaw High School; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenshaw High School, located in Sutton, is seeking a Deputy Head of Year Sixth Form (Non-Teaching). This role will involve ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and student care within the sixth form. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff and parents, leading initiatives to support student achievement and well-being.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in pastoral or academic support roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of student behaviour and conduct.
• Lead academic interventions for Year 12 and Year 13.
• Oversee sixth form assessment hours and events.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

A-level standard or equivalent

GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics

Degree level (Desirable)

Tools

Word Processing

Excel

Email Applications

Job description

Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive secondary school situated in Sutton, South West London. We are proud of our strong local reputation, having over 4,000 applications for 300 places in September 2024.

In October 2024 the hard work of our students and staff was recognised by Ofsted. The inspection team described the school as offering "an exceptional standard of education", using the words "flourishing, "inclusive" and "friendly" to describe our school. In the report Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Sixth Form and Leadership & Management were all graded as Outstanding.

We have a very diverse population of students, offering a comprehensive range of opportunities for colleagues who work here. Our students - of all groups - have done incredibly well over the last few years, with our GCSE achievement always being at least in the top 20% of the country, and over 60 Sixth Form students attending Russell Group universities each year.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Year Sixth Form (Non-Teaching). This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Greenshaw High School and become an integral member of the Sixth Form team.

The Deputy Head of Sixth Form will work collaboratively, under the direction of the Heads of Year 12 and 13, to help ensure that all students in the year group experience high quality teaching, learning and pastoral care. They will work to maintain high standards of student conduct and achievement.

The Deputy Head of Sixth Form has a key role in enabling the Head of Year to focus on strategic development, for example by taking a lead on day-to-day issues, responding swiftly to parents, and deputising where necessary. Successful candidates will have the drive, initiative and sense of ownership needed to ensure all sixth formers are the best they can be in all that they do.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

Principle Responsibilities -

● Contribute to the consistent implementation of sixth form strategy and vision;

● Promote the highest standards of student behaviour, attainment and attitudes within sixth form areas

● Run academic interventions for students in Year 12 and Year 13, and have oversight of these students’ independent study, attendance and attainment

● Lead meetings with parents regarding independent study, resilience attendance and conduct

● Oversee key events in the sixth form calendar related to induction, charity and leavers

● Co-ordination and management of sixth form assessment hours, including communication with Heads of Departments

Other Responsibilities -

● Plan and implement interventions with individual and small groups of students to address their needs, reviewing and evaluating their effectiveness;

● Work in partnership with parents to promote students’ achievement and implement strategies at home;

● Maintain positive and professional relationships with teachers, students, parents, staff and external agencies;

● Engage in tutor time, working in close partnership with tutors, and be highly visible in registration

● Make referrals to the Inclusion team, where appropriate, and provide pastoral check-ins for identified sixth formers

● Under the direction of the Head of Year, contribute to the development of successful parents’ evenings and any other after-school events involving the year group;

● Coordinate Year 13 prom

● Collaborate with other DHOYs to thoroughly investigate and follow up on all incidents, enforcing sanctions and facilitating remediation and reparation where appropriate;

● Contribute to the successful running of assemblies;

● Deputise for the Head of Year, including attending meetings on their behalf;

● Work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations; duties may be subject to change at any time in response to the changing needs of students;

● Cover for absent tutors where necessary

● Undertake lunch and break duties when requested;

You will need:

Essential -

● Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent)

● Educated to at least GCSE grade C standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

● Willingness to undertake induction and ongoing training

● Practical experience of word processing, excel, e-mail and other office electronic applications

● Awareness of the challenges involved in studying A Levels and the potential barriers to success

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate with colleagues, students, parents and other visitors in a professional manner

● High standard of literacy and numeracy

● Excellent organisational skills

● Efficient, accurate and excellent attention to detail

● Ability to work flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations

● Ability to work independently and show initiative

● Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, multi-task and work to strict timelines

● Excellent ICT skills e.g. Word, Excel

● Ability to engage and motivate students who may present in a challenging manner, and to remain professional when facing emotive and distressing difficulties

● Ability to work constructively as part of a team and build and form good relationships with colleagues

● A working understanding of the issues and challenges faced by students with Special Educational Needs and Speech and Language Needs

● Experience of working in a pastoral or academic student support role e.g. Keyworker, Year Team support, learning mentor

● Experience of working with young people with emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties

● Committed to the safeguarding of children

● Ability to make decisions effectively, confidently and independently when following up day-to-day issues

● A commitment to the principles of growth mind-set

● Knowledge and understanding of the education sector, a desire to work in a comprehensive school, and a willingness to contribute to various aspects of school life

● Desire to work with young people and to support their education and achievements

● Commitment to improving the life chances of young people and motivated by a desire to provide high standards of service delivery

● Sensitivity to the range of needs and difficulties that young people experience

● Able to appropriately deal with confidential information

● Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD

● Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the highest standards of child protection

● Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety

● Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community

Desirable -

● Educated to degree level

● Qualifications in the field of education, psychology, mental health, counselling, youth work or other therapeutic background

● Previous experience of working in an educational setting, ideally a secondary school

● Knowledge and understanding of a solution focused approach

● Ability to maintain professional boundaries with individual students and groups

● Ability to understand and assess what is causing students to behave in a particular way, and to be able to plan and deliver interventions to help students manage their own behaviour more successfully

● An understanding of how to motivate people

● A working understanding of a restorative approach to behaviour management

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable successful working with a range of professionals from different disciplines, based on mutual respect and understanding

● Ability to understand and assess what is causing students to behave in a particular way, and to be able to plan and deliver interventions to help students manage their own behaviour more successfully

● An understanding of how to motivate people

● A commitment to the principles of growth mind-set

● Ability to support tutors and contribute to their professional development

● Credibility and respect amongst students, parents and colleagues

What’s in it for you:

● Professional development and career progression

● Generous pension scheme

● Blue Light Card

● Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

● An Employee Assistance Programme

● Gym Discounts

● Free eye tests

● Cycle to work scheme

● Green car scheme

● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 13th July 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.