Head of KS5 – Lead and Innovate Sixth Form Excellence in Hackney

Ready to shape the future of Post-16 education in a high-achieving Hackney school? As Head of KS5, you’ll drive sixth form achievement, inspire exceptional students, and elevate outcomes across a thriving Key Stage 5 department. This is an extraordinary chance for visionary leaders with ambition, clarity, and a passion for student progress to wield genuine influence on student journeys. If you combine high-level leadership with an appetite for real innovation, we want you.

Dive into a Head of KS5 post where the learning environment buzzes with ambition and possibility. You’ll join a Good to Outstanding Hackney school renowned for empowering both students and teachers to surpass their own expectations. Expect dynamic professional development, top-tier mentorship, and opportunities to refine your leadership while improving life outcomes for motivated young adults. This Head of KS5 role is a fast-track to senior leadership, building a peerless career portfolio in a culture that celebrates energy, enquiry, and educational excellence.

Key Highlights:

• Head of KS5: Strategic, high-impact Sixth Form leadership
• Up to £200 Per Day DOE: Exceptional reward for the right expertise
• Hackney: Vibrant, diverse, and high-performing school community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – consistent results and glowing reviews
• Unrivalled CPD: Ongoing LASER training, mentoring, and leadership coaching
• Perfect for outstanding teachers ready for wider strategic leadership
• State-of-the-art sixth form centre, collaborative staff, pioneering enrichment

What You'll Be Doing:

• Championing exceptional attainment and progress for all KS5 learners
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of passionate KS5 subject teachers
• Innovating curriculum design, driving student engagement, and tracking progress
• Coordinating UCAS, careers, and enrichment for sixth form aspirants
• Using data insightfully to inform interventions and boost success rates

Ideal Head of KS5 for this Hackney School:

• QTS-qualified, UK-trained education leader
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with sixth form experience
• Track record of excellent results and impact at KS5
• Visionary, forward-thinking, highly organised
• Inspiring communicator—motivates staff, wins student trust

Why Join This Hackney School?:

• Progressive, supportive culture—your ideas are heard and actioned
• High-calibre colleagues forging an ambitious sixth form ethos
• Career-defining CPD, tailored mentorship, and real room for advancement
• Fantastic facilities expressly designed for post-16 learning
• Diverse sixth form community hungry for inspiration and growth

How to Apply

Secure your next leadership role in Hackney without delay—Head of KS5 applications are being reviewed right now. Stand out and take action before opportunities close. Submit your CV immediately; shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis. Don’t pause—make your move today.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!