Sixth Form and Officer - Position; firs

Sixth Form Progression and Destinations Officer – Fixed Term Position (Term time only, 22.5 hours per week)

Location: Gloucester

We seek to recruit the very best support staff to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of our School. This role requires the post‑holder to support the delivery of high‑quality university progression and post‑18 provision within a large selective sixth form.

Through close liaison with the Higher Education Lead, all students will be supported and UCAS and University applications effectively tracked, including those from disadvantaged or additional needs backgrounds. Through targeted guidance and check‑ins with students as required, students will receive the support and reassurance required to enable them to reach their chosen and aspirational destinations.

Working 22.5 hours per week over three days, term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks per year), starting 1 September 2026 and ending 31 August 2027. Salary will be Local Government Grade 6, points 15‑20, approximately £15,686.71‑£17,030.91 per annum (proportionate to the full‑time salary currently £30,023.98‑£32,596.75).

Experience of working with young people in an educational setting is an advantage. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisation skills, sound IT knowledge and the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and meet deadlines. They will be a person of intellect and integrity and be able to command the respect of all stakeholders through a positive, caring and professional approach.

Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, Sir Thomas Rich’s is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7‑11 and young men and women in the sixth form. The School consistently ranks among the highest attaining schools in the county and is proud of its long‑standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently place the School in the top 10 % for attainment and value added.

Students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A‑levels, mostly at grades A*, A and B. The School offers a wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities and promotes an ethos of respect, care and support.

Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and ensure that every pupil feels valued. High‑quality pastoral support is key; we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential.

Fixed‑term part‑time engagement of 22.5 hours per week over three days, term time only plus INSET days. Salary proportionate to full‑time level as detailed above.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am, Tuesday 16 June 2026.

To apply, please complete the application form on the website and include a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. The inclusion of a CV is welcome. Applications may also be submitted via email to the Headteacher, Sir Thomas Rich's School.

For safeguarding, the post requires disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check.