Director/Co-Director of the Senior College (Head of Sixth Form)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and outstanding middle manager as Director or Co-Director of the Senior College. This is a crucial position of responsibility: the person appointed will have responsibility/ joint responsibility for the academic progress and pastoral welfare of our senior students, including higher education admissions, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff on an ongoing basis. The postholder will also be expected to oversee the Senior College PSHE programme, interview prospective applicants, and speak at public events such as Open Evenings and UCAS information talks.

The role of Director of the Senior College (Head of Sixth Form) is currently shared by two part-time members of staff, with this vacancy having arisen as one of them wishes now to step down. Therefore, the job is available on either a part-time (0.6FTE) or full-time basis (in which case the other part-time staff member would move aside to another role internally). Both the Principal and Co-Directors are available for informal conversations in advance of application for interested candidates.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 29 April at 9.00 am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

Queen’s College, London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

During the shortlisting process, Queen’s College, London will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Queen’s College, London recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.