Assistant 6th Form Manager

We are looking to appoint an Assistant 6th Form Manager to join our sixth form team in September 2026, to support the work of the designated Pastoral and Academic teams.

Start Date: 01 Sept 2026

Hours: 37hrs per week. 41 weeks per year (term time +3 weeks)

Salary: Scale F, Pt 13-17, £15.06 - £16.07/hour. Approx. £26,280 - £28,051/year (FTE £29,064-£31,022 per year, based on a 37hr week – please note the salary for this role is pro rata)

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Springwood High School: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

·        Support the Sixth Form leadership team with student progress, achievement and attainment

·        Support the Sixth Form leadership team in the encouragement of the ethos and culture of the Sixth Form

·        Support in the organisation and administration of key Sixth Form Events such as Super Learning Days, Induction Days, Future Events, Information Evenings, Prize giving and Progress Evenings

·        Monitor, supervise and manage the Sixth Form study area and ensure that they are used purposefully and appropriately

·        Support the whole Sixth Form team o manage and assist the pastoral care, supporting students, parents and staff through a calm and professional management style

·        Support students who are struggling academically

·        Assist in advising students regarding university and careers applications

·        Be a first point of contact for parents, students and outside agencies

·        To carry out admin duties for the Sixth Form

·        Monitor, record and communicate safeguarding issues to the child protection team

Personal and Professional Conduct

A member of staff is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications: 6th July 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: 01 Sept 2026

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.

Please click here to view a copy of the Trusts Leave and time off policy