Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre · Reading, South East
We are seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Transition Lead, to have oversight of, and coordinate, primary to secondary transition arrangements, processes, and events.
Your opportunity Highdown School and Sixth Form are looking for a Transition and Marketing Lead who is seeking an exciting new opportunity to join our highly skilled team and play a key role in shaping our students’ academic journey. The purpose of this role is to support the transition process for our students and to market the academy through online media streams, the school website, parent newsletters, and marketing materials. What we are looking for
You should be a highly motivated and successful individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of the school vision. A strong organiser and communicator with the ability to work alongside the SLT while displaying a high level of autonomy by using your own initiative. About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached job description and person spec for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Specialist FTE £32,362 (actual salary £23,795) Working pattern: 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus one week) Closing Date: 29th April 2026 at 9.30am