Vacancies

Are you an ambitious and visionary leader ready to take a thriving Sixth Form to the next level? Do you have the passion, energy, and expertise to shape the future of post-16 education and empower students to achieve beyond their perceived potential? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Twynham School is a thriving 11–18 school with a vibrant and highly successful Sixth Form at its heart. Guided by our core values of Challenge, Care, and Community, we are deeply committed to supporting every student to achieve excellence, flourish in their personal development, and feel a true sense of belonging. Our broad and ambitious curriculum offers a rich blend of academic and vocational pathways, carefully designed to reflect individual interests and future aspirations. We are proud to be developing a Sixth Form offer that appeals to all students across Christchurch, with a growing number of students from The Grange School choosing to continue their journey with us at Twynham Sixth.

The Role

As Director of Sixth Form, you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to delivering an outstanding post-16 experience. You will champion high expectations, foster a culture of excellence, and shape the future of our students through innovative and forward-thinking leadership.

You will be responsible for:

• Inspiring Futures – Providing a launchpad for ambition, ensuring all students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their chosen pathways.
• Achieving Excellence – Creating a rigorous academic culture where every lesson counts and students are supported to achieve their personal best.
• Building Community – Cultivating a strong sense of belonging, inclusivity, and leadership, ensuring that students leave as well-rounded, responsible global citizens.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a strategic and inspirational leader who:

• Has a clear and ambitious vision for Sixth Form education.
• Can drive forward academic excellence and pastoral care, ensuring that every student thrives.
• Is passionate about student progression, securing outstanding destinations and future opportunities.
• Has experience of leading teams and developing a culture of high expectations and achievement.
• Can build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Why Join Us?

• An exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Sixth Form and make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team committed to professional development and innovation.
• A school that celebrates success, encourages ambition, and fosters a strong sense of community.
• A Sixth Form with a great reputation, a vibrant student life, and a commitment to preparing students for their futures.

Twynham School and the Grange School can offer you

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• Free on-site parking
• Counselling support: colleagues have access to either face to face or telephone sessions
• Colleague discounts form many local and national shops
• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Come and Visit Us

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and Sixth Form to see first-hand the exceptional environment we offer.

If you have the vision, drive, and ambition to lead our Sixth Form into its next exciting chapter, we would love to hear from you.

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application or to arrange a visit, please contact Caren Hayton at caren.hayton@twynhamschool.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit an Application Form by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications on the Twynham Learning official ‘Application Form –Teaching Posts’ will be accepted. You can download the forms here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Thursday 24 April 2025 at 9am. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and encourage interested colleagues to apply early).

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.