Associate Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form

Associate Assistant Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form

Are you committed to changing the life chances of young people?

Can you provide professional leadership, combined with strategic and operational direction, to ensure the Sixth Form and their opportunities are at the centre of all decision making and highly visible?

L8 – L10

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required for January 2027

If you would like to play a vital role in the continued development of our rapidly growing and developing school, come and join our team.  

Idsall School is a thriving and ambitious 11–18 secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion and exceptional outcomes for all students. We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body and you will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development. 

To be successful, you will:

1. Be approachable and keen to work with staff across the school and the wider community to ensure wide success
2. be dedicated to working in a fast paced, dynamic and inspirational environment
3. lead and influence the lives of our next generation
4. be a strong communicator, able to inspire and motivate students
5. be able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community, other schools and academies
6. be warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring
7. value culture, ethos, high behaviour and attitudes to ensure our vision and values come to life every day.

About the Role

The Associate Headteacher – Head of Sixth Form will:

1. Provide professional leadership and management of the Sixth Form
2. to lead, support and develop a well-established team of tutors and Sixth Form teachers
3. give strategic direction to all aspects of the leadership and management of Sixth Form
4. create a positive and challenging environment that encourages high expectations
5. communicate to, delegate and organise staff well
6. to act as a role model for colleagues by demonstrating high quality pastoral care and academic monitoring of students, continuous professional development and professional presence in the year team and in the classroom
7. contributions to the development of school policies
8. to make a significant contribution to the induction of tutors and teachers
9. to monitor student achievement using the school's MIS (Arbor) and SISRA/SMID and, in consultation with      key staff, decide on appropriate sanctions, interventions and rewards.
10. to undertake agreed whole-school responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher, contributing to the strategic leadership and operational effectiveness of the school.
11. to carry out senior leadership duties, including daily duty, supervision, behaviour support, safeguarding vigilance and visible leadership across the school site.
12. to line manage agreed key areas, subjects or teams, ensuring effective leadership, clear accountability, high standards and continuous improvement.
13. to support and challenge subject and area leaders through regular line management meetings, quality assurance, data review and improvement planning.
14. to contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, school improvement planning and the implementation of agreed strategic priorities.

The ‘seven-year journey’ is an exciting one that each and every student is encouraged to make the very best of. Our student-centred approach is pivotal to everything we do. This way, every student will reach their true potential and embrace every part of school life and every opportunity available. 

Idsall School is at the centre of the community of Shifnal, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life.

We offer:

1. A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
2. Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
3. Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
4. An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.
5. A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all
6. Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).

If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on admin@ids.mmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 30^th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.