Thomas Gainsborough School

Head of Sixth Form

Contract: Full time
Startdate: September 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale (12 – 16)
Responsibleto: Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)

At Thomas Gainsborough School, our mission is simple yet ambitious: “Excellence: for each, for all.”

We are proud to offer an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding leader to join our team as Head of Sixth Form, leading one of the most successful school sixth forms in the country.

Our Sixth Form is a vibrant and ambitious community where students are supported to achieve exceptional academic outcomes while developing the character, confidence and cultural capital needed for life beyond school. Following the exceptional results of Summer 2025, our Sixth Form achieved an ALPS score placing us in the top 15% nationally, reflecting the relentless commitment of staff and the aspirations of our students.

The successful candidate will lead a thriving Sixth Form community that combines:

Excellent academic outcomes across A Level and Level 3 courses
A broad curriculum with over 30 A Level classes in each year group, vocational pathways and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
A rich programme of super-curricular and enrichment opportunities including debate, societies, leadership opportunities and wider school engagement
A strong culture of aspiration where students progress to top universities, apprenticeships and professional careers

At Thomas Gainsborough School we believe education is about more than results alone. Our approach is rooted in three pillars:

Culture – Character – Currency

These shape a Sixth Form experience that prepares young people to succeed academically while becoming thoughtful, resilient and confident citizens.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who:

Is passionate about post-16 education and student success
Can inspire and lead a high-performing Sixth Form team
Has the vision to further develop an already outstanding Sixth Form
Believes in the transformative power of education to raise aspirations and remove barriers

As Head of Sixth Form, you will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our journey, ensuring every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve their very best.

If you are an ambitious leader ready to lead one of the region’s leading Sixth Forms, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about this role, and the opportunity to visit the Sixth Form please contact Mrs M Griss, mgriss@tgschool.net, 01787 375232.

Keydates

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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