Assistant Head (Sixth Form)

Start date: January 2027 Salary: Culford has its own pay scale. Salary will also be dependent on qualifications and experience. Application deadline: Friday 28th August 2026 Early Applications are strongly encouraged. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. Reports to: Senior Deputy Head Works closely with: Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral and Boarding), Head of Careers, Head of Learning for Life Line manages: Head of Careers, Sixth Form Tutors (and Heads of Department, as allocated) Key Student Relationships: Head Prefects, Prefect Team, Sixth Form Committees Role Overview The Assistant Head (Sixth Form) provides inspiring strategic and operational leadership across Years 12 and 13, ensuring an ambitious, supportive, and intellectually rigorous environment that prepares pupils for academic excellence, career-readiness, top-tier university entry, and leadership in an evolving global landscape. Beyond leading the Sixth Form culture and pastoral team, the post-holder serves as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team. In this capacity, they will contribute directly to whole-school strategic planning, wider policy and practice, and the overarching educational vision, ensuring that the Sixth Form experience seamlessly drives and reflects the broader ambitions of the Senior School. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Whole-School Leadership (SLT) Lead the vision, ethos, and strategic priorities for Years 12 and 13, bringing an innovative approach to ensure the Sixth Form offer is industry-leading. Contribute directly to whole-school strategic development and policy, and senior operational management. Represent the School publicly at open mornings, external educational forums, and alumni events. Collaborate across key stages to ensure smooth transition into post-16 study. Day-to-Day Operations & Student Culture Lead the daily running of the Sixth Form, ensuring rigorous routines around att