Job Opportunities
Vice Principal
Due to the promotion of our current Vice Principal, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person to join us, whose leadership skills, strategic vision and sound management will enhance the current success and position of the College and allow it to meet the challenges of the future.
We are seeking someone with the ability, strategic vision and strength of purpose to work alongside the College Principal in shaping the next stage of the College’s development as well as demonstrating the ambition and professional potential to progress to the role of Principal. You will have significant management experience gained in a College (or secondary school, with a large sixth form), with a track record of effective quality improvement, interventions and challenging underperformance. The Vice Principal will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of placing our students at the centre of everything we do and of continually striving to improve the student experience and outcomes.
The College will provide a stimulating, supportive and exciting environment where you can make a difference. The College is led by a strong and experienced senior leadership team, overseen and supported by a local governing body that works closely with senior leaders, and by the multi-academy trust. Ongoing development of and support for our excellent and hardworking staff is a key priority for College leaders and governors.
The primary focus of the role is on curriculum and quality improvement and will therefore suit applicants with these or related specialisms and experience. Included in the Vice Principal’s responsibilities will be to act as College nominee and to provide line management to academic Heads of Department, MIS etc. The Vice Principal is supported by a Personal Assistant with access to wider support services.
If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange to visit the College before making an application, please contact Jo Payne, PA to the Principal (jo.payne@wsfc.ac.uk) or phone 01905 362602 in the first instance.
Job Purpose
To work with and support the College Principal in providing leadership, strategic vision and sound management to further develop Worcester Sixth Form College as an excellent provider of 16-19 education.
Applications
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Closing Date
12.00 pm on Monday 2nd March 2026.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 16th March 2026.
RECEPTIONIST (term-time plus 1 week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Visitors’ Reception for a Receptionist to join the existing team. The Receptionist will primarily undertake front-of house duties, working as a flexible member of the administrative team and will assist with a variety of reception tasks.
The role is term-time only plus 1 week.
Applications
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Closing Date
12.00 pm on Friday 27th February 2026.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled to take place soon after the deadline.
Sports Coach (Basketball)
An enthusiastic individual is required to coach students for daytime sessions on Mondays and Fridays (75 minute sessions) as well as attending fixtures held on Wednesday afternoons . Hours will be approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes per week, with some flexibility on Wednesdays, particularly with away matches.
The role is being offered fixed term, hourly paid until 30th June 2026. Ideally applicants will have significant coaching qualifications, to Level 2, and experience of working with 16-19 year olds.
How to apply
For further details and an application form, please email Clare Fox, HR Administrator clare.fox@wsfc.ac.uk.
Teacher of Food Science & Nutrition (Part-time 0.6-0.8)
We wish to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and inspirational part-time (0.6-0.8) teacher of Food Science & Nutrition from 24th August 2026. The successful person will teach Level 3 AAQ.
Applications will be most welcome from both experienced teachers of 16-19 education and those newly qualified. Training and support will be offered to allow the development of ECTs during their early career, together with a validated scheme for those preparing for ECT induction. They will receive their own personal mentor as well as a subject specialist mentor to help further develop their skills and experience. The college’s ‘Teaching and Learning Group’ will also provide opportunities to develop their teaching strategies through the sharing of good practice and observation of the lessons of experienced practitioners.
It is hoped to recruit a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher with the potential to contribute to the continued success of the department and be fully involved in development and delivery of an exciting and relevant curriculum for the 16-19 age group. They will be committed to providing students with an outstanding learning experience and to engage them in a range of activities which enhance their understanding and commitment.
Job Purpose
To teach students according to the College timetable so as to ensure excellent success rates and Value Added.
Applications
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Closing Date
12.00 pm on Monday 23rd February 2026.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd March 2026.
Teacher of Music and/or Performing Arts (full-time/part-time)
We wish to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and inspirational full-time teacher of Music & Performing Arts from 24th August 2026. The successful person will teach Music at A level (Eduquas) and Performing Arts CTEC (OCR).. We will also consider applications from candidates wishing to teach either subject on a part-time basis.
Applications will be most welcome from both experienced teachers of 16-19 education and those newly qualified. Training and support will be offered to allow the development of ECTs during their early career, together with a validated scheme for those preparing for ECT induction. They will receive their own personal mentor as well as a subject specialist mentor to help further develop their skills and experience. The college’s ‘Teaching and Learning Group’ will also provide opportunities to develop their teaching strategies through the sharing of good practice and observation of the lessons of experienced practitioners.
It is hoped to recruit a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher with the potential to contribute to the continued success of the department and be fully involved in development and delivery of an exciting and relevant curriculum for the 16-19 age group. They will be committed to providing students with an outstanding learning experience and to engage them in a range of activities which enhance their understanding and commitment.
Job Purpose
To teach students according to the College timetable so as to ensure excellent success rates and Value Added.
Applications
Please click here for further information and to make an application.
Closing Date
12.00 pm on Monday 23rd February 2026.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd March 2026.
About Our College
At Worcester Sixth Form College, we are specialists in the education of 16-19 year olds and our staff are experts in meeting the needs of this age group. Every year we admit 900 or so students from the whole county of Worcestershire and from surrounding areas. This enables us to offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and flexible programmes in which any course can be combined with virtually any other course. Our students are highly successful, not just academically, but in many other kinds of endeavour, including sports, performing arts, music, Duke of Edinburgh, charity fund raising and a wide variety of other extra-curricular areas.
We, as a College, are committed to providing the very best support to all of our students so that they can reach their full potential. Every student is in a tutor group supported by a specialist personal tutor. We also have huge expertise in providing careers and higher education guidance tailored to individuals’ needs. This means students’ progression after College is as smooth as possible. The percentage of our students applying to UCAS who are successful in obtaining university places is very significantly above the national average. Our learning support provision has an excellent reputation as we are fully qualified to support students with a broad range of learning needs to ensure that they are successful.
As a 16-19 Academy, we offer a very special environment with the right balance of support and challenge to enable students to thrive and to prepare for their transition to life after College, whether that be employment or further study.
Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equality
We are proud to be an inclusive organisation where individual differences are accepted and valued and where everyone is able to fulfil their potential in a welcoming, safe and non threatening environment. Worcester Sixth Form College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for students, employers, community groups, staff, governors, members of the public and for others who come into contact with the College.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and staff, students, volunteers and workers are expected to respect the principles of open access and opportunity for all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Applications from members of the ethnic minorities would be particularly welcome as they are currently under represented in our workforce.
Why Join Us?
The staff at Worcester Sixth Form College are able to take advantage of the following benefits:
- Staff development: Staff are encouraged to further their own development with fully or partially funded CPD.
- Fantastic support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
- Teachers’ Pension/Local Government Pension Schemes: With significant contributions from the College for all staff who are members.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): A free and confidential information, support and counselling service for all staff.
- Eye care vouchers: Reimbursement of eye care costs and contribution to corrective lenses available for DSE users.
- Free parking on-site.
- Cycle to Work with Cyclescheme: Save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
- Sports sessions each week: All staff are welcome to take part in these activities.
- Complimentary Costa Coffee at the end of every half-term.
- Fruity Friday: Free piece of fresh fruit for all staff every Friday.
- Learning Resources Centre: Staff have full use of the Learning Resources Centre and are able to borrow up to 12 resources (books, DVDs, audio CDs) at one time.
- Membership to CSSC offering sports, leisure, health and retail opportunities www.cssc.co.uk/member- benefits.
- Silver Membership to Malvern Theatre: Free theatre and cinema tickets, discounted tickets and priority booking available amongst other benefits.
- Thursday Morning Breakfast Club: Start your working day with a light breakfast (provided by College) and chat with colleagues.