Director of VI Form Provision
Salary: £75,049 - £82,654 Leadership Scale 16-20
Full-time, Permanent position
Available for an Easter/Summer Start
Severn Academies Educational Trust (SAET) is looking for an exceptional and visionary leader to shape the future of Key Stage 5 across our Trust. This new, strategic role offers the chance to establish a clear, compelling vision and drive system-wide excellence in VI Form provision across Stourport High School and Baxter College.
The successful candidate will also be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Stourport High School. This role will involve contributing to whole-school strategy and providing operational support, with the specific capacity determined by the applicant's skill set.
The Role
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Stourport High School. Working under the strategic direction of the Headteachers, you will drive a framework for continuous enhancement in teaching and learning. Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Define, embed, and champion a culture of high-performance in Key Stage 5 year groups, setting rigorous standards for academic attainment, attendance, and learning behaviours. Strategically develop and implement a recruitment and marketing plan to recruit students to the VI form.
- Curriculum & Pedagogy: Lead the strategic design of a brilliant curriculum development to secure exceptional student outcomes, implemented through pedagogical innovation. Drive the professional development of teachers of VI form , cultivating a high-performing team and securing future leadership capacity within the Trust.
- Student Growth: Set a culture of compassion and kindness, leading the Pastoral Leadership team to deliver outstanding personal development and care. Provide inspiring opportunity for enrichment in the classroom and beyond.
Severn Academies Educational Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people with a range of opportunities for further professional development.
Other benefits include:
- Generous Occupational Pension
- Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
- Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
- Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
- Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
Severn Academies Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further details of the Trust and the post, please refer to our website.
Please Apply via Eteach.
Closing date: 9am Monday 26th January 2026 with interviews being held shortly after.
Severn Academies Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safe Recruitment: In accordance with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to a relevant online search as part of our due diligence process.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and where applicable, a prohibition check.
Equality & Inclusion: We are a diverse and inclusive Trust. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups—including those defined by ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion—and are committed to creating a culture where every staff member feels safe and valued.