Assistant Headteacher - Director of Sixth Form (MSN Sixth Form) Required: September 2026 Contract: Full time/permanent Salary: L12-L16 We are seeking to appoint a highly inspirational, experienced teacher who has the skills to lead our outstanding, high achieving Sixth Form and to be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). We have a thriving Sixth Form with over 400 students spread across our two MSN campuses. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community that is student focused, embraces differences and celebrates diversity. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic educator to make a significant impact within a thriving Sixth Form. This person provides strategic leadership and management for the Key Stage 5 (KS5) provision. As a member of the SLT, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of student achievement, personal development, and welfare, while positioning the Sixth Form as a centre of academic excellence and a destination of choice. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership of MSN Sixth Form Academic Standards & Progress Student Pastoral Care & Personal Development Leadership & Management Successful applicants will: Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best Establish and develop excellent relationships with students and staff Have successful leadership experience at a middle or senior level, with the ability to motivate. Be tenacious in their commitment to maintaining outstanding results in the Sixth Form Have a deep passion and enthusiasm for their subject Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning Contribute to our core vision and values We can offer you: A school with outstanding behaviour and safety for all Excellent facilities for teaching and learning A department which effectively uses technologies to support with workload reduction Leading edge professional development to support and improve your leadership skills in preparation for further promotion An emphasis on Duke of Edinburgh, Ten Tors and other outdoor education for all All staff in the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership have the chance to share best practice across age ranges, share resources and work in one or more school MNSP Sixth Form serves Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding rural area where there is an abundance of attractive and affordable housing. The school is on the edge of the Mendips but close to Bath, Bristol, Frome and Wells. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date. Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 Interviews: TBC