Head of KS5
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | SW18 2PU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HEADOFKS5-260205-1343 |
Summary
Head of KS5 – Lead Outstanding Sixth Form Excellence in Wandsworth
Experience the pinnacle of educational leadership as Head of KS5 in a dynamic, top-performing Wandsworth secondary school. This is your chance to shape the futures of Year 12 and 13 students, lead a passionate team of A-level specialists, and set a gold standard for post-16 learning. If you are a visionary teacher or leader with ambition and drive, seize this high-profile opportunity to transform outcomes at a school that values innovation, community, and academic brilliance.
Step into a vibrant, forward-thinking environment where your impact as Head of KS5 will be felt across the entire sixth form. Gain exposure to cutting-edge curriculum development, collaborate with inspiring colleagues, and cultivate your leadership alongside an ambitious SLT. This school is uncompromising in its support, offering high-spec facilities and a relentless focus on both student achievement and your professional growth. Progress fast, work with the best, and elevate your educational career in one of Wandsworth’s Good to Outstanding schools.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of KS5 role with strategic influence across sixth form
• Up to £60,000 DOE Per Year – highly competitive for the right candidate
• Sought-after location: central Wandsworth, with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated "Good to Outstanding" – exceptional student behaviour & results
• Powerful CPD, regular networking, and clear pathways to senior leadership
• Designed for accomplished teachers or middle leaders who are ready to inspire
• Cutting-edge sixth form block, state-of-the-art digital resources, and vibrant academic culture
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading curriculum, quality, and standards across Year 12/13 subjects
• Mentoring and developing A-level teaching staff to raise achievement
• Driving outstanding academic progress and university/career pathways
• Overseeing data analysis, intervention strategies, and student tracking
• Collaborating with SLT on sixth form policy, enrichment, and student voice
• Representing the sixth form at open evenings, community events, and networks
Ideal "Head of KS5" for this Wandsworth School:
• UK-trained secondary teacher with QTS and robust post-16 subject experience
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent classroom observations and references
• Strategic thinker with a proven record of A-level impact and positive leadership
• Inspirational communicator, able to motivate both students and staff
• Detail-focused, tenacious, with high aspirations for every sixth form learner
• Eager to contribute to wider school priorities and whole-school improvement
Why Join This Wandsworth School?:
• Unrivalled support from a collaborative, expert SLT
• Generous investment in your professional development and leadership training
• Inspirational sixth form students – driven, diverse, and ambitious
• Friendly, forward-thinking staff community committed to excellence
• Outstanding facilities and latest digital platforms for teaching and data
• Opportunity to genuinely shape sixth form strategy, impact, and direction
Transform your career as Head of KS5 in this thriving Wandsworth school. If you’re ready to set new standards for sixth form excellence and inspire the next generation of achievers, apply now – this is a rare opening for educators who demand the best from themselves and their students.
Experience the pinnacle of educational leadership as Head of KS5 in a dynamic, top-performing Wandsworth secondary school. This is your chance to shape the futures of Year 12 and 13 students, lead a passionate team of A-level specialists, and set a gold standard for post-16 learning. If you are a visionary teacher or leader with ambition and drive, seize this high-profile opportunity to transform outcomes at a school that values innovation, community, and academic brilliance.
Step into a vibrant, forward-thinking environment where your impact as Head of KS5 will be felt across the entire sixth form. Gain exposure to cutting-edge curriculum development, collaborate with inspiring colleagues, and cultivate your leadership alongside an ambitious SLT. This school is uncompromising in its support, offering high-spec facilities and a relentless focus on both student achievement and your professional growth. Progress fast, work with the best, and elevate your educational career in one of Wandsworth’s Good to Outstanding schools.
Key Highlights:
• Prestigious Head of KS5 role with strategic influence across sixth form
• Up to £60,000 DOE Per Year – highly competitive for the right candidate
• Sought-after location: central Wandsworth, with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated "Good to Outstanding" – exceptional student behaviour & results
• Powerful CPD, regular networking, and clear pathways to senior leadership
• Designed for accomplished teachers or middle leaders who are ready to inspire
• Cutting-edge sixth form block, state-of-the-art digital resources, and vibrant academic culture
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading curriculum, quality, and standards across Year 12/13 subjects
• Mentoring and developing A-level teaching staff to raise achievement
• Driving outstanding academic progress and university/career pathways
• Overseeing data analysis, intervention strategies, and student tracking
• Collaborating with SLT on sixth form policy, enrichment, and student voice
• Representing the sixth form at open evenings, community events, and networks
Ideal "Head of KS5" for this Wandsworth School:
• UK-trained secondary teacher with QTS and robust post-16 subject experience
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent classroom observations and references
• Strategic thinker with a proven record of A-level impact and positive leadership
• Inspirational communicator, able to motivate both students and staff
• Detail-focused, tenacious, with high aspirations for every sixth form learner
• Eager to contribute to wider school priorities and whole-school improvement
Why Join This Wandsworth School?:
• Unrivalled support from a collaborative, expert SLT
• Generous investment in your professional development and leadership training
• Inspirational sixth form students – driven, diverse, and ambitious
• Friendly, forward-thinking staff community committed to excellence
• Outstanding facilities and latest digital platforms for teaching and data
• Opportunity to genuinely shape sixth form strategy, impact, and direction
Transform your career as Head of KS5 in this thriving Wandsworth school. If you’re ready to set new standards for sixth form excellence and inspire the next generation of achievers, apply now – this is a rare opening for educators who demand the best from themselves and their students.