About Us

Three days a week (8.30am-4.30pm)

Term time only 

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking an extremely well organised, proactive and professional individual to work within the sixth form, directly supporting students in Years 12 and 13. The appointed person will be responsible for leading initiatives related to higher education, apprenticeships and will oversee careers advice, information and guidance at post-16.

You will need to have previous experience of providing effective higher education, UCAS, and careers guidance and a comprehensive knowledge of the UK education system, and of post-18 pathways.

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multicultural school in Balham, South London, with a student capacity of 1300. In 2019 Ofsted judged our Sixth Form to be Outstanding in every respect.  From September 2024 our roll for sixth form is circa 300 students and we currently offer 26 A level subjects and 6 BTEC level 3 courses, with A level student progress scores placing the Sixth Form in the top 10% nationally, for value added (2019). 

Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum. 

As the lead partner in the Wandle Learning Partnership we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, further information and an application pack is available from the Trust’s website: www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

Completed application should be returned to the school by email recruitment@chestnutgrove.org.uk

Closing Date: 20 January 2025 (at 9am)

ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECKS

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Chestnut Grove Academy

45 Chestnut Grove, Balham

London SW12 8JZ

Headteacher: Christian Kingsley MA MSc NPQH

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils