Sixth Form Academic Coach

We are seeking an exceptional Sixth Form Academic Coach who thrives on motivating young people and transforming life chances. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who ignites ambition, builds belief and drives students to excel.

At Moseley School and Sixth Form, we deliver strong student progress. Our mission is clear: every student, whatever their background, is empowered to achieve their very best.

You will play a pivotal role at the heart of our Sixth Form—raising aspirations, driving confidence and embedding a culture of high expectations. You will coach, challenge and inspire students to unlock potential and pursue ambitious futures.

Join us and help shape confident, ambitious young people ready to succeed.

This is a Full time 36.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days to be worked in the holidays, Given the nature of the role some flexibility may be required concerning start and end times to meet the needs of the school.

The Core Purpose of this role is to support the effective operation of the Sixth Form by managing the library and study provision, ensuring students are engaged, supported, and meeting expectations for independent learning and behaviour. To lead key administrative, progression, and enrichment processes, including UCAS, student development, and partnerships, while maintaining strong communication, safeguarding, and a positive school ethos.

Specific Responsibilities of this role:

• To manage the Sixth Form Library including silent study periods
• To provide academic support for students working within the Sixth Form library to ensure that they are focused and know where/how to access further information/support
• Regular liaison with Head of Sixth Form to advise of inappropriate behaviour or non-attendance to independent study in the Sixth Form library
• Responsible for student behaviour and welfare in public places during break, lunch, change of lesson, beginning and end of school day as directed
• To ensure that period 5 study sessions are effectively planned and organised; communicated to relevant students and monitored to ensure their effectiveness including communicating home where necessary
• Liaise with sixth form team to support sixth form student development
• Lead UCAS process including: Post 16 tutorial, staff support/training, QA of personal statements, QA of teacher references, results day guidance and student finance support
• Lead the delivery and organisation of UCAS week
• Liaise with and support careers advisor regarding UCAS/student destinations
• Organise and manage administration for sixth form work experience including liaison with external agenciesPromote, maintain and grow HE links to grow mentoring opportunities for students and other enrichment opportunities
• Establish and grow the sixth form alumni
• Lead on a number of administrative tasks for the sixth form including daily communication with tutors re tutor time, trips/visits, induction and enrolment, recruitment, exam entries recording, EPQ qualification
• Liaise with exams officer and the finance team regarding additional exam entries (GCSE and A level)
• Effective management of Sixth Form IT equipment including the administrative side of device management
• Lead the planning of PSHE curriculum for tutor time and organise workshops with external agencies
• Support the student leadership team and programmes including charity events
• Ensure effective communication across teaching and non-teaching staff
• Attend meetings with line manager as required
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
• Represent the school in a manner consistent with its ethos and values
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school and students

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact recruitment@moseley.bham.sch.uk if you have any questions about the role or school and would like to arrange a visit.

Please note this advert may close when sufficient applications are received

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