Head of Year (KS5)
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS | UPS | Outer London + TLR 5 (currently £7,757pa)
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with a culture of ambition, kindness and high expectations. We inspire our students to aim high, embrace challenge and take every opportunity to shine. We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional and dedicated Head of Year (KS5) to join our dynamic and successful team from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and organised pastoral leader to make a significant impact within a thriving and forward thinking Academy. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for their subject and the creativity to deliver engaging, effective teaching.
As Head of Year, you will lead your year group with clarity, purpose and vision. You will shape and deliver a strategic plan aligned with whole school priorities, monitoring both academic and pastoral progress to ensure every student is supported throughout their Sixth Form journey and fully prepared for life beyond school. You will work closely with, and lead, a committed team of Form Tutors, fostering a culture focused on wellbeing, progress and personal development.
We particularly welcome applications from teachers of Maths, English, Science, Social Science, MFL (Spanish & French) or PE, able to teach from KS3 to KS5.
Why Join Us?
At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, you will find:
• A supportive, forward thinking and values driven leadership team
• Dedicated colleagues committed to professional growth and reflective practice
• A strong culture of learning, achievement and mutual respect
• Opportunities to develop your leadership in a nurturing, aspirational environment
We also place staff wellbeing at the heart of our culture, offering a range of benefits including discounted on site gym membership, eye care support, cycle to work scheme, flu jab vouchers, free on site parking, a staff book club, regular social events and a warm, welcoming staffroom community
Closing date: 9 February 2026
Interviews: 26 February 2026
Accreditations
Following our OFSTED inspection in September 2023, Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form was rated Outstanding in all areas. We also hold World Class School Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional education and opportunities for our students.
Safeguarding and Equality
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information, with any concerns discussed at interview.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form reserves the right to close this advert early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications are via Eteach; referees may be contacted prior to interview as stated in the application.
Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the Academy’s due diligence, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview.
The Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.