Sixth Form Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wickford, SS12 0LZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an organised and proactive Sixth Form Administrator to play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our thriving sixth form. This varied role combines administration, student support and event coordination, providing an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on students' academic journeys and future pathways.

The actual salary for this role will be £29,221-£32,208.62 (37.5 per week, 39 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE Grade C/5 or above in English and Maths.

• Experience working in an administrative role.

• Experience working effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• A professional and approachable telephone manner.

• The ability to prioritise workloads and use initiative.

• Strong problem-solving skills and good judgement.

• The ability to manage competing demands and interruptions effectively.

• The tact and sensitivity to handle confidential or challenging situations.

• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising the sixth form self-study programme.

• Maintaining sixth form student records, databases and administrative systems.

• Monitoring student registration, attendance and follow-up of absences.

• Providing administrative support to Sixth Form leadership.

• Supporting sixth form students and parents with day-to-day enquiries and pastoral matters.

• Assisting with student timetables, courses and academic administration.

• Coordinating Year 11 to Year 12 transition and induction activities.

• Organising sixth form events and key student activities.

• Supporting students with university, apprenticeship and career progression planning.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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