Head of Sixth Form

Budehaven Community School, Bude, Cornwall

Head of Sixth Form

£6-£10

Budehaven Community School, Bude, Cornwall

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 1 May | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: e273bdfa81834bdb8031235517b472c7

Location ref: Bude, Cornwall

Full Job Description

BUDEHAVEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Valley Road, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8DQ

1150 on roll with 110 in the Sixth Form

Head of Sixth Form

Leadership Scale L6-10

Start date: 1st September 2026

Budehaven Community School is seeking to appoint an ambitious and committed Head of Sixth Form to lead and develop our post-16 provision. This role will also involve a teaching timetable at Key Stages 3, 4 and potentially 5 dependent upon timetable requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the excellent successes of the current Head of Sixth Form, while playing a central role in the strategic growth, recruitment and sustainability of our Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and clear progression pathways for all students. They will work closely with senior leaders and staff to strengthen the Sixth Form offer and promote it effectively within the school and wider community.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner with a strong understanding of post-16 education, the ability to inspire students and colleagues, and the vision to grow and shape a thriving Sixth Form.

Budehaven Community School is a caring, inclusive 11-18 school at the heart of its community, committed to high expectations and positive outcomes for all.

Visits are strongly encouraged.

Budehaven Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

For further information and an application form, please contact

Mrs Clare Brown at the school or visit our website: ww.budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk

Tel:

Email: clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk

Deadline for applications is noon on 13th May 2026 with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/head-of-sixth-form-126772457