Director of Sixth Form - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-642T
• Posted:02/03/2026
• Pay:Leadership Pay Scale, L8-L12 £61,534-£67,898
• Start Date:April/September 2026
• App Close Date:25/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Cornwallis Academy is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Sixth Form to lead our Post-16 provision. Our Sixth Form has gone from strength to strength and now offers an exciting opportunity for a leader who can combine strategic vision with a strong commitment to academic ambition, student opportunity and inclusive culture.

The Trust Sixth Form at Cornwallis Academy is a thriving community where our expert staff work hard to ensure each student meets their expected outcomes and become well-rounded, independent and successful young adults.

We provide a modern, dynamic education, whilst embedding traditional academic values in line with our Academy and Trust values.

The role requires a leader who can create and sustain a culture of high academic ambition, where students are supported to set aspirational goals and are challenged to achieve their full potential. The Head of Sixth Form will lead on curriculum vision, quality assurance and mentoring systems, ensuring that opportunity and excellence remain central to the Sixth Form experience.

Working closely with senior leaders, external partners, universities and employers, the postholder will further develop opportunities that enhance students’ academic and professional pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about Sixth Form education, committed to inclusive practice, and motivated by making a lasting impact on young people at a pivotal stage of their lives.

We are looking for a leader on their next step of their career journey, who can take a strategic lead on developing our growing Sixth Form provision.  The lead would develop an exciting vision and strategy for an enriching and attractive Sixth Form programme in which all students are successful and have the highest academic outcomes. The post would suit a middle leader aspiring to the next stage of their leadership journey.  You must be committed to enabling our students to become the best possible versions of themselves. 

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@cornwallisacademy.com to arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@cornwallisacademy.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Prospectus
• Ofsted Report
• Candidate Pack