Assistant Head of Sixth Form at Derby Moor Spencer Academy

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About the Role

The post holder will support the Head of Sixth Form with the operational running of the Sixth Form, including recruitment, induction, retention, and academic monitoring of all students. They will provide teaching and learning support to secure excellent standards of achievement, attendance, and punctuality, and support the enrichment, personal development, and wellbeing of all students. They will also support students' progression to Post-18 pathways, liaising with appropriate bodies and organising events to maximise progression.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Sixth Form with operational tasks.
  • Recruit, induct, retain and monitor academic performance of Sixth Form students.
  • Provide teaching and learning support to achieve high standards of achievement and attendance.
  • Support enrichment, personal development and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Facilitate progression to Post-18 pathways and coordinate events for student development.

Qualifications

  • Ability and desire to contribute positively to the wider school community.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire others.
  • Excellent teacher in specialist subject delivering high-quality learning experiences.
  • Capability to lead assemblies and parental events, setting an ethos of high expectations and aspiration.
  • Willingness to go the extra mile to support students' success.
  • Potential and ambition to become a Senior Leader.

Benefits

  • Good school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022).
  • Friendly, supportive and professional team of staff.
  • Commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development.
  • Excellent support programme for new staff.

Contact the HR team on 01332 772706 or email hr@derbymoorspencer.org.uk.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced criminal records check, and completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.

It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

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Company: Derby Moor Spencer Academy
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

About the Role

The post holder will support the Head of Sixth Form with the operational running of the Sixth Form, including recruitment, induction, retention, and academic monitoring of all students. They will provide teaching and learning support to secure excellent standards of achievement, attendance, and punctuality, and support the enrichment, personal development, and wellbeing of all students. They will also support students’ progression to Post-18 pathways, liaising with appropriate bodies and organising events to maximise progression.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Sixth Form with operational tasks.
  • Recruit, induct, retain and monitor academic performance of Sixth Form students.
  • Provide teaching and learning support to achieve high standards of achievement and attendance.
  • Support enrichment, personal development and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Facilitate progression to Post-18 pathways and coordinate events for student development.

Qualifications

  • Ability and desire to contribute positively to the wider school community.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire others.
  • Excellent teacher in specialist subject delivering high-quality learning experiences.
  • Capability to lead assemblies and parental events, setting an ethos of high expectations and aspiration.
  • Willingness to go the extra mile to support students’ success.
  • Potential and ambition to become a Senior Leader.

Benefits

  • Good school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022).
  • Friendly, supportive and professional team of staff.
  • Commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development.
  • Excellent support programme for new staff.

Contact the HR team on 01332 772706 or email hr@derbymoorspencer.org.uk.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced criminal records check, and completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.

It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

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Posted: May 9th, 2026