Sixth Form Manager (maternity cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, articulate and personable person to join our Sixth Form Team as Sixth Form Manager on a maternity cover contract. You will need to be well organised with good IT skills and the ability to plan and prioritise your workload. It is essential that you can work with diplomacy, sensitivity and absolute confidentiality at all times.

The postholder will be responsible to the Assistant Vice-Principal for the duties of this post. The Sixth Form Manager will manage all aspects of the Sixth Form, including admissions and attendance, working alongside other key Sixth Form staff to ensure the smooth running of the Sixth Form.

A full job description is available but key areas of responsibility include:

·               Assisting with the organisation of Sixth Form outings, i.e. Safe Drive Roadshow, Leavers’ Dinner.

·               Assisting students with the completion of UCAS applications as well as preparation of all UCAS references (approx. 140 per year) and sending all UCAS forms.

·               Organising interview schedule for external applicants.

·               Organising interview allocations to SLT for internal applicants (approx. 200 students).

·               Record and process Sixth Form attendance data eg: monitoring and investigating first day unexplained absence, identifying trends and patterns and producing of weekly, monthly and other timely reports as required.

In return we can offer you the following benefits:

·               Excellent pension scheme

·               Free parking

·               Clear onboarding and professional development pathway

·               Flexible working opportunities

·               Cycle to work scheme

·               Free confidential advice, information, and counselling service

·               Onsite canteen

·               Free use of gym

·               A countryside setting

St John’s Marlborough is one of the highest performing academies in the country and a key member of the highly effective Excalibur Academies Trust. Being part of the Excalibur Academies Trust means we offer a very well thought through package of support and development, which includes a wide variety of opportunities. Our professional development offer ensures a very clear focus on the development and well-being of all our staff and students. The Academy is judged as Outstanding in all areas, and it has exceptional facilities in a state-of-the-art teaching environment.  

We believe this is a great opportunity to join a thriving and forward-thinking school.