Location:
Haywards Heath
Salary:
£Competitive
Closing Date:
23/11/2026 17:00
Position Type:
{Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date:
23/11/2026 17:00
The Vacancy
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational teacher to join our Senior Management Team as Head of Sixth Form from September 2027. Ardingly was named ‘Best Sixth Form in Britain’ by The Week magazine in September 2026 and we are proud of the outstanding academic outcomes achieved each year by our students, including being ranked as the top UK boarding school for the IB Diploma last year, as well as excellent A Level and BTEC results.
The role is student-focused, with responsibility for guiding, motivating and securing excellent academic progress and outcomes for our students. The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Head of Department or academic leader with a genuine passion for supporting Sixth Form students in the final two years of their school careers.
Ardingly College looks after the welfare and professional development of all staff and enables them to live and work with a strong sense of purpose and satisfaction. The College provides a collegiate, supportive and stimulating environment in which to work. A generous remission for staff children is available at the College.
During term-time, all staff are provided with hot or cold lunch from the staff dining room, or a grab-and-go option. Staff also have access to a range of additional benefits such as gym membership, staff swimming, other sports and wellbeing activities and various social events.
The total remuneration offered represents a salary, pension & benefits package that reflects the substantial contribution made by teaching staff towards the success of the College.
The Company
To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.
A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 23/11/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt.
Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.
Working for Us - Please visit our new page to find out everything the College has to offer and all the benefits available to our staff by clicking this link: Working here - Ardingly.
