Head of 6th Form

Purpose of Role
We are seeking a Head of Sixth Form who will play a key role in ensuring a smooth transition into the A Level programme for all students, who will lead and maintain a wraparound model for all Sixth Form students and who will set the tone for developing individual academic attainment and pastoral care support. We prioritise ensuring a unique, student-centered structure which sets ambitious yet realistic targets for our 6th Form students.
You will have the capacity to ensure a strong and well-defined University and College application process is a compelling feature of the BSG 6th Form. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader from whom colleagues and students respond with inspiration to achieve, ‘Get better’ and ensure continued quality of experience and outcome permeates the 6th Form at BSG.
The Head of Sixth Form will work along with the rest of the Senior Leadership Team at whole school level to uphold the values and ethos of the British School of Geneva, to promote the wellbeing of students, to support the delivery of the curriculum and to maintain the school’s profile within the ISP group and in the wider community.
The role carries an expected teaching load of 6 class contact hours per week.

The school
The British School of Geneva is a school owned by the International Schools Partnership (ISP). Our A Level programme welcomes applications from global students with diverse educational backgrounds as well as those continuing forward from our own Key Stage 4. This means that we have a broad entry to 6th Form. It is vital that the Head of Sixth Form has the competence to guide, advise and nurture our students through A Level study and successfully onto their chosen course of University, College or further study.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Leader, you are critical in supporting the Head of School in establishing both a School of Choice and an Employer of Choice. You report to your Head of School and work in active, positive collaboration with your Senior Leadership Team. You are accountable for delivering on the desired outcomes in each of the components listed below, and the ongoing development of the school and learning improvement.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing.
Culture Building.
Leadership and Development.
Learning and Embedding Quality.
Partnership with ISP.
Partnership with Parents, Careers and the wider community.
Communication and Admissions.

More specifically the incumbent will:
Overview the Curriculum and Teaching & Learning at Key Stage 5.
Overview the academic progress and pastoral care of Sixth Form students.
Lead for attendance, absence, assessment, reporting for Sixth Form.
Oversee the line management of a team of up to 10 teachers.
Co-lead on Ped Days with other SLT members.
Co-Lead on whole-school Teaching and Learning with Curriculum Leaders and SLT.
Co-Lead on ISP Learning Improvement Plan and School Improvement Plan.
Lead on ensuring continued enrolment in Sixth Form @50 with KPI of 5% growth target per annum.
Lead in promoting the A Level programme and Sixth Form enrolment (establishing contacts, making presentations, open day events, etc.).
Lead on Future Pathways (university applications, careers).
Serve as the Exams Officer responsible for coordinating A Level and IGCSE examinations, managing both internal and external candidates.
This position carries an expected Class teaching load of 6 Hours per week.

The Contractual expectations are as follows:
Working Hours are 08.00am to 17.30.Monday to Friday with provision of 1 hour per day for Break /Lunch . Flexibility is expected from SLT members to ensure school needs are met.

A Full time Contract includes all of the following:
Availability in the week prior to PED week, which may be remotly9.
Attendance at PED Week each August
Attendance at weekly staff meeting (currently Monday 15.45 – 16.40)
Attendance at scheduled PTSM Meetings
Attendance at 4 Whole School events through the course of the year
Provision of 2.5 Hours Break and Lunch Duty each week
Provision of 2 hours availability for Cover for absent colleagues per week (if required)
Completion of minimum 3 CPD Courses (SLT standard) per year
Participation in Reception and / or Open Days or offsite Ambassadorial role in support of Admissions dept. through the year.

We offer:

Parking space at the School
80% Tuition Fee discount on children of staff enrolled at the school following the completion of Probation, to a maximum of 3 children per member of staff.
Access to ISP ongoing CPD both on site, online, personal and group based.
Provision of a school owned laptop for professional use.
A diverse school community and a positive and friendly professional community
Full support from the senior leadership team.
Monthly salary paid on the 25th of each month of CHF7’600 Gross per moth each month for 12 months.
BSG offers a Pillar 2 Pension Plan option to all staff. BSG pays all standard LPP Social Charges, details of which can be provided upon acceptance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent with experience of teaching Key Stages 3-5.
• Proven Knowledge of the A Level programme essential
• Proven Capacity to work with international students
• Proven Capacity to lead in stretching students, as well as supporting students
• Proven Inclusion oriented approach
• Proven capability to guide and advise re applications to Third Level Courses
• IT literate and comfortable to use a variety of online platforms
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to develop the existing programme further
• Knowledge of UCAS essential (university application systems worldwide desirable)