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HEAD OF YEAR - SIXTH FORM

Commencing - September 2026

MPS/UPS + TLR2A (£9000)

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a dedicated, inspiring and ambitious individual to join our growing Post-16 team as Head of Year - Sixth Form. Following the successful launch of our Sixth Form in September 2025, this role presents an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to contribute to the continued development and excellence of our Post-16 offer.

As Head of Year, you will play a central role in ensuring the wellbeing, progress and overall success of Sixth Form students. You will lead the mentoring team, oversee attendance and punctuality, coordinate our enrichment and personal development programmes and provide high-quality guidance as students navigate UCAS, apprenticeships and other post-18 pathways.

You will be a visible and approachable presence within the Sixth Form, shaping a positive culture built on high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher - Post-16, you will help deliver an ambitious vision for a Sixth Form that enables all students to flourish academically and personally.

This is a pivotal role within our developing Post-16 provision, offering the opportunity to have a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' futures.

AboutWatling Academy

WatlingAcademy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the westernedge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments.Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning communityfor students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling AcademySixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, whichwill provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect,Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral tothe way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please exploreour website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learnmore about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling AcademyRecruitment Pack

AboutThe Alliance Schools Trust

The AllianceSchools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity.We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staffmember ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported,creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to educationis reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistentlyoutperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunitythrough supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student canthrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education oremployment. For staff, we offer extensiveopportunities for professional development and progression within our growingnetwork of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united,forward-thinking Trust.

We arerecognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trustand in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highlyqualified staff who thrive in aculture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central toeverything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to saferrecruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term.Please do not submit CVs.

TheAlliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBScheck is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am

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