Job Description

30 hours per week

Term time only plus five days in August

Salary: Band F11 - F19 27,269 - 31,067 FTE (pro rata 18,741.96 - 21,352.32)

Starting September 2025 or as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a well-organised and experienced colleague to support the Sixth Form leadership team in providing an exceptional student experience within an environment where learners are enabled to embrace a strong curriculum, a wide and rich set of experiences and one which prepares them for future opportunities, study and employment. The role includes overseeing the provision for students as they prepare for their future with specific focus on higher education, employment and apprenticeships.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator,

hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

For an informal conversation please contact the Head of Sixth Form, Dr Sam Rees,

srees@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed, previous candidates should not apply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,741.96-21,352.32 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025