Head of Sixth Form (non‑teaching)
Wolgarston High School is a thriving, ambitious school with a strong and growing Sixth Form at its heart. Our Post‑16 provision is a welcoming, high‑achieving community where students are supported to aim high and move on to excellent next steps.
As the Sixth Form continues to expand, we are looking to appoint a Head of Sixth Form (non‑teaching) to play a key role in the day‑to‑day life of the provision. This is a hands‑on role focused on supporting students, working closely with staff and ensuring the Sixth Form runs smoothly and successfully.
Responsibilities
- Support students and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth operation of the Sixth Form.
- Build strong relationships with students, keeping them on track academically and supporting their wider development.
- Provide pastoral support, mentoring and administrative assistance.
- Spend time working directly with students, especially those needing additional guidance, to manage challenges, improve engagement and make good progress.
- Oversee key processes such as monitoring attendance, supporting UCAS applications and ensuring students move on to positive destinations.
- Maintain student records, support bursary processes and help organise key events such as enrolment, open evenings and induction.
- Work with parents and external agencies to ensure students are well supported.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with young people.
- Organised, calm and practical, with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Confident building relationships, dealing with issues sensitively and firmly, and managing a varied workload.
- Committed to helping students succeed and get the most out of their time in the Sixth Form.
Benefits
- Access to first‑class CPD opportunities.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression across 7 schools within the academy.
- Professional assistance via an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension – automatic enrolment into the Staffordshire LGPS Pension Scheme.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free will‑writing service.
About Penk Valley Academy Trust
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
