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The Willink

Sixth Form UCAS and Futures Officer

Sixth Form UCAS and Futures Officer

Overview

We are looking to appoint a well-organised and experienced colleague to support the Sixth Form leadership team in providing an exceptional student experience within an environment where learners are enabled to embrace a strong curriculum, a wide and rich set of experiences and one which prepares them for future opportunities, study and employment. The role includes overseeing the provision for students as they prepare for their future with specific focus on higher education, employment and apprenticeships.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

Salary & Hours

  • 30 hours per week
  • Starting September 2025
  • Band F11 – F19 £27,269 - £31,067 Full time equivalent (pro rata £18,741.96 - £21,352.32)
  • (Term time only + 5 days in August)

Location

The Willink School
School Lane
Burghfield, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ

Supporting documents

Job Description

Person Specification

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Deadline and how to apply

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation please contact the Head of Sixth Form, Sam Rees, srees@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 18 July 2025, however we are likely to conduct interviews as early applications are received and previous candidates should not apply.

Please complete this application form and send to: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Application Form

Safeguarding and Welfare

The Willink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Job reference: 120