Deputy Head of Sixth Form

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Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Frances Bardsley Academy

Posted: Oct. 13, 2025

Hornchurch, England, UK

We are looking to appoint a permanent Deputy Head of Sixth Form who will work with Head of Sixth Form and wider Sixth Form team to lead and support the students in Key Stage 5.

The Deputy Head of 6th Form plays a crucial role in supporting the strategic leadership and management of the Year 12 students. This position is responsible for ensuring the continued progress, welfare, and enrichment of our 6th Form students, in alignment with the school’s vision and values.

The successful candidate will:

Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our students.
Have the ability to provide academic and pastoral leadership for students in Key Stage 5
Support the personal development of students and provide information and advice to assist their transition into and through the Sixth Form.
Be responsible for, with the support of other colleagues and parents/carers, the welfare, pastoral care, safeguarding of students in Year 12
To have the ability to teach English / Science or Geography would be an advantaged
Plan creatively for high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising the academic outcomes of our students.
Be motivated to challenge and help develop amazing young women.
Work collaboratively across the school and make a positive contribution to the overall development of the school

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

Welcoming and friendly colleagues
A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
High-quality CPD including NPQ and other further qualifications
Opportunities to teach across the three Key Stages.
Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support
Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

For further information about this role, please visit https://fbaok.co.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/. Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is ‘To build great learning communities where children flourish’. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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