Founding Head of Sixth Form

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By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's School The Crown is built in extensive grounds offering world-class educational and sporting facilities, enabling students to pursue a diverse range of interests. Our purpose-Built Campus of over 40,000m2 located in the heart of Cairo's most prestigious gated community, The Crown, 6th October City. The school caters to students from 18 months up to 18 years with state-of-the-art facilities, including: a full football field, 400m athletic track , 25m 8 lane covered swimming pool with learner pool, indoor multi-purpose sports hall, outdoor multipurpose courts and a 522 seat Performing Arts theatre.

We are seeking an outstanding, committed and energetic Head of Sixth Form to start August 2026. The Head of Sixth Form will lead and develop the sixth form provision, ensuring high academic standards, pastoral support, and personal development for students. Oversees curriculum planning, student progression, and liaise with staff, parents, and external stakeholders to foster a supportive and successful learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and develop the Sixth Form, overseeing transition, recruitment, and the strategic development plan.
• Academic Leadership: Monitor student progress, implement interventions, and foster independent learning and academic rigour.
• Pastoral Care & Wellbeing: Lead the pastoral programme, supporting wellbeing, resilience, and ethical development.
• Enrichment & Student Leadership: Deliver enrichment opportunities and mentor the Student Leadership Team, encouraging wider school contribution.
• Higher Education & Careers: Oversee university and careers guidance, including mentoring, applications, and A Level results support.
• Additional Responsibilities: Model the highest standards, use data to target support, and celebrate student success.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) with a bachelor's degree; master's or postgraduate qualification in Education/Leadership and additional leadership training (e.g., NPQH) desirable.
• 57 years teaching experience at secondary level, including 23 years in leadership or Sixth Form/post-16 management.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead students and staff with integrity, vision, and academic rigour.
• Strong pastoral care experience, supporting student wellbeing, guidance, and development.
• Experience in university and careers guidance, mentoring, and preparing students for competitive global applications.
• Track record in improving student outcomes, curriculum innovation, enrichment programmes, and student leadership.
• Resilient, organised, collaborative, and proactive, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to student welfare, safeguarding, inclusivity, and continuous professional development.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com