Sixth Form Manager

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Sixth Form Manager to play a key role in the effective day-to-day running of our Sixth Form provision. The successful candidate will have strong administrative, organisational and people management skills, with the ability to coordinate student services, admissions, attendance, safeguarding, enrichment programmes and UCAS processes. They will be confident working with students, parents, staff and external stakeholders, using data and systems effectively to drive high standards, support student success and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Sixth Form. Experience within an educational setting, particularly a Sixth Form environment, together with a commitment to safeguarding and student achievement, is essential.

The actual salary for this role will be £30,192 - £32,035 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

About Us

Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.

The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.

In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage daily Sixth Form operations and procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment and admissions, including enquiries, interviews and applicant communications.
• Support attendance and punctuality monitoring systems.
• Lead and coordinate Sixth Form detentions and behaviour systems.
• Maintain accurate student records, including contact, medical and SEND information.
• Manage student data and timetables using management information systems.
• Support Sixth Form marketing activities and student recruitment growth.
• Oversee communications with parents and external organisations.
• Monitor assessment data submissions and quality assurance processes.
• Manage the Sixth Form enrichment programme.
• Produce agendas and minutes for Sixth Form meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for Sixth Form safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate referrals are made.
• Coordinate Sixth Form trips and external activities.
• Administer student bursaries.
• Deliver assemblies and reinforce Sixth Form vision and expectations.
• Support UCAS applications, personal statements and references, ensuring quality and deadlines are met.
• Coach a Year 12 tutor group.
  Support academy events such as open evenings and parents' evenings.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• 5 GCSEs (A*-C/Grade 4-9) including English, Maths and Science.
• 3 A Levels at grade C or above.
• Experience working within an educational setting, particularly Sixth Form provision.
• Experience improving standards and outcomes within education.
• Strong administrative, ICT and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and people management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and implement improvement plans.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.