Reference number
BUC14638
Contract type
Permanent
Working hours
Full Time
Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List
Date posted
19 Feb 2026, 11 p.m.
Application deadline
5 Mar 2026
Contact email
Overview
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Pebble Brook School is seeking a compassionate and visionary Head of Sixth Form to join our dedicated community.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our school and play a vital role in supporting pupils with diverse needs. If you're passionate about inclusive education and thrive in a collaborative, nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
Term time only: Yes
Salary Details: £47, £56,048.00 Annually (Actual) UPS Plus TLR 2b
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 05/03/2026
Interviews to be held: To be confirmed on application
About us
Pebble Brook School is a community special school that believes everyone can succeed. We want our pupils to be safe and happy in school. We want our pupils to be proud of their school and feel respected.
We aim to support the development of children (aged with communication and interaction needs including speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder and additional needs.
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About the role
At Pebble Brook School, you'll find a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your wellbeing and professional development are prioritised. We value every member of our team and invest in their growth.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to empathy, understanding, and high standards. You'll be joining a team where your voice matters and your growth is encouraged.
Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, be great leaders and have the ability to work as part of a highly skilled team.
About you
The Head of Sixth Form will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sixth Form, ensuring high quality provision and an inclusive learning environment where every student—including those with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities—can progress confidently towards adulthood, independence, and meaningful employment. This includes supporting students to look beyond any challenges or social stigma they may encounter, helping them overcome barriers, recognise their strengths, and demonstrate the valuable skills they bring as young adults and future members of the workforce.
The postholder will work closely with Teachers and Teaching assistants to ensure students are supported holistically and given the best possible opportunities to succeed.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Tel No:
Email:
All applications are to be submitted via My New Term by clicking on this link -
This school is fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people in all aspects of its work, including recruitment, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Safe in Education 2025 online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.