Sixth Form Progression and Destinations Officer – p/t, commencing Sept 2026

The Role We seek to recruit the very best support staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our School. This role requires the post-holder to support the delivery of high-quality university progression and post-18 provision within a large selective sixth form. Our mixed Sixth Form Centre is a welcoming, vibrant and pleasant environment in which to work with students who are motivated and value their education. Through close liaison with the Higher Education Lead, all students will be supported and UCAS and University applications effectively tracked, including those from disadvantaged or additional needs backgrounds. Through targeted guidance and check-ins with students as required, students will receive the support and reassurance required to enable them to reach their chosen and aspirational destinations. The post is for 22.5 hours per week (3 days), term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks per year) and will commence on 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 in the first instance. The salary offered for this part-time post will be Local Government Grade 6, points 15-20, approximately £15,686.71 to £17,030.91 (proportionate to the full-time salary currently £30,023.98 to £32,596.75) per annum. About you An exciting and fulfilling opportunity has arisen for a person with an ability to enthuse and guide young people well. Experience of working with young people in an educational setting is an advantage. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisation skills, with sound IT knowledge and the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and meet deadlines. They will be a person of intellect and integrity and be able to command the respect of all stakeholders through a positive, caring and professional approach. About us Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich’s is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. We are consistently one of the high