Head of KS5
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £200.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | E8 1EA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFKS5-260127-4188 |
Summary
Head of KS5 – Lead and Innovate Sixth Form Excellence in Hackney
Ready to shape the future of Post-16 education in a high-achieving Hackney school? As Head of KS5, you’ll drive sixth form achievement, inspire exceptional students, and elevate outcomes across a thriving Key Stage 5 department. This is an extraordinary chance for visionary leaders with ambition, clarity, and a passion for student progress to wield genuine influence on student journeys. If you combine high-level leadership with an appetite for real innovation, we want you.
Dive into a Head of KS5 post where the learning environment buzzes with ambition and possibility. You’ll join a Good to Outstanding Hackney school renowned for empowering both students and teachers to surpass their own expectations. Expect dynamic professional development, top-tier mentorship, and opportunities to refine your leadership while improving life outcomes for motivated young adults. This Head of KS5 role is a fast-track to senior leadership, building a peerless career portfolio in a culture that celebrates energy, enquiry, and educational excellence.
Key Highlights:
• Head of KS5: Strategic, high-impact Sixth Form leadership
• Up to £200 Per Day DOE: Exceptional reward for the right expertise
• Hackney: Vibrant, diverse, and high-performing school community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – consistent results and glowing reviews
• Unrivalled CPD: Ongoing LASER training, mentoring, and leadership coaching
• Perfect for outstanding teachers ready for wider strategic leadership
• State-of-the-art sixth form centre, collaborative staff, pioneering enrichment
What You'll Be Doing:
• Championing exceptional attainment and progress for all KS5 learners
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of passionate KS5 subject teachers
• Innovating curriculum design, driving student engagement, and tracking progress
• Coordinating UCAS, careers, and enrichment for sixth form aspirants
• Using data insightfully to inform interventions and boost success rates
Ideal Head of KS5 for this Hackney School:
• QTS-qualified, UK-trained education leader
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with sixth form experience
• Track record of excellent results and impact at KS5
• Visionary, forward-thinking, highly organised
• Inspiring communicator—motivates staff, wins student trust
Why Join This Hackney School?:
• Progressive, supportive culture—your ideas are heard and actioned
• High-calibre colleagues forging an ambitious sixth form ethos
• Career-defining CPD, tailored mentorship, and real room for advancement
• Fantastic facilities expressly designed for post-16 learning
• Diverse sixth form community hungry for inspiration and growth
Seize this rare Head of KS5 opportunity to shape sixth form provision at a leading Hackney school. If you’re driven by impact and ready for senior responsibility, interview spaces are limited—apply now and make your mark where it matters most.
Ready to shape the future of Post-16 education in a high-achieving Hackney school? As Head of KS5, you’ll drive sixth form achievement, inspire exceptional students, and elevate outcomes across a thriving Key Stage 5 department. This is an extraordinary chance for visionary leaders with ambition, clarity, and a passion for student progress to wield genuine influence on student journeys. If you combine high-level leadership with an appetite for real innovation, we want you.
Dive into a Head of KS5 post where the learning environment buzzes with ambition and possibility. You’ll join a Good to Outstanding Hackney school renowned for empowering both students and teachers to surpass their own expectations. Expect dynamic professional development, top-tier mentorship, and opportunities to refine your leadership while improving life outcomes for motivated young adults. This Head of KS5 role is a fast-track to senior leadership, building a peerless career portfolio in a culture that celebrates energy, enquiry, and educational excellence.
Key Highlights:
• Head of KS5: Strategic, high-impact Sixth Form leadership
• Up to £200 Per Day DOE: Exceptional reward for the right expertise
• Hackney: Vibrant, diverse, and high-performing school community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – consistent results and glowing reviews
• Unrivalled CPD: Ongoing LASER training, mentoring, and leadership coaching
• Perfect for outstanding teachers ready for wider strategic leadership
• State-of-the-art sixth form centre, collaborative staff, pioneering enrichment
What You'll Be Doing:
• Championing exceptional attainment and progress for all KS5 learners
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of passionate KS5 subject teachers
• Innovating curriculum design, driving student engagement, and tracking progress
• Coordinating UCAS, careers, and enrichment for sixth form aspirants
• Using data insightfully to inform interventions and boost success rates
Ideal Head of KS5 for this Hackney School:
• QTS-qualified, UK-trained education leader
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with sixth form experience
• Track record of excellent results and impact at KS5
• Visionary, forward-thinking, highly organised
• Inspiring communicator—motivates staff, wins student trust
Why Join This Hackney School?:
• Progressive, supportive culture—your ideas are heard and actioned
• High-calibre colleagues forging an ambitious sixth form ethos
• Career-defining CPD, tailored mentorship, and real room for advancement
• Fantastic facilities expressly designed for post-16 learning
• Diverse sixth form community hungry for inspiration and growth
Seize this rare Head of KS5 opportunity to shape sixth form provision at a leading Hackney school. If you’re driven by impact and ready for senior responsibility, interview spaces are limited—apply now and make your mark where it matters most.