Teacher of Academic Physical Education
The Residential Head of Sixth Form (RHSF) will have the exciting opportunity to build a Sixth Form culture in the newly established College at Canford. The development of the College is a pivotal juncture for the School, and the successful candidate will have considerable opportunity to innovate and to add significant impact. They will report directly to the Senior Deputy Head and work in close collaboration with Deputy Heads Pastoral, Co-curricular and Personal Development, and Academic.
The overarching aim of the College setup is to prepare the Sixth Form for their transition to life beyond school and to empower them to make apposite decisions about their own futures. The Residential Head of Sixth Form will have oversight of the personal and academic development of all Sixth Form pupils, leading Sixth Form tutoring provision and coordinating all applications to Higher Education providers. They will also hold pastoral responsibility for all pupils in the Upper Sixth at Canford upon their transfer from Day and Boarding Houses to the College. This pastoral role includes oversight of all aspects of the boarding provision in the two College Residences (opening Sept 2026) and management of the Residential Life team, ensuring that boarding standards are met and that the provision of social, life skills and wellbeing activities for the whole Sixth Form is delivered to a high standard.
Residential head of sixth form
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, and to apply for the position of Residential Head of Sixth Form, please complete the application form available on our Recruitment Portal under the Support Staff section.
Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.