Director of Sixth Form
- Organisation: Forest School
- Location: East London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
As a visible leader with an influential presence, the Director of Sixth Form will help to develop and shape an innovative and forward looking Sixth Form at Forest that is ambitious, inclusive, and academically aspirational, preparing students for life beyond school.
As a visible leader with an influential presence, the Director of Sixth Form will help to develop and shape an innovative and forward looking Sixth Form at Forest that is ambitious, inclusive, and academically aspirational, preparing students for life beyond school.
The post-holder will be expected to be a dynamic, forward-thinking senior leader with responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing of all students in Years 12 and 13.
The role requires strategic leadership, exceptional pastoral expertise, and deep knowledge of post-16 education, post-18 pathways, including highly competitive domestic and overseas university admissions and apprenticeships, and the wider national landscape.
The Director of Sixth Form will lead a committed team of tutors and pastoral and academic members of the Sixth Form team, and will contribute meaningfully to whole school strategy, culture, and development.
To view the candidate pack, click here.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
Generous CPD budget
Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.
NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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As a visible leader with an influential presence, the Director of Sixth Form will help to develop and shape an innovative and forward looking Sixth Form at Forest that is ambitious, inclusive, and academically aspirational, preparing students for life beyond school.
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As a visible leader with an influential presence, the Director of Sixth Form will help to develop and shape an innovative and forward looking Sixth Form at Forest that is ambitious, inclusive, and academically aspirational, preparing students for life beyond school.
The post-holder will be expected to be a dynamic, forward-thinking senior leader with responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing of all students in Years 12 and 13.
The role requires strategic leadership, exceptional pastoral expertise, and deep knowledge of post-16 education, post-18 pathways, including highly competitive domestic and overseas university admissions and apprenticeships, and the wider national landscape.
The Director of Sixth Form will lead a committed team of tutors and pastoral and academic members of the Sixth Form team, and will contribute meaningfully to whole school strategy, culture, and development.
To view the candidate pack, click here.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
Generous CPD budget
Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.
NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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