Four positions, one in each house; students do not need to apply for a position in a particular house.

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

Key responsibilities of a house captain:

1. Drive mass participation within house competitions with the aim of winning the competitions and house cup.
2. Support the transition of new students into The Purbeck School.
3. Be an overall role-model to lower year students.

Key integral inputs:

• Welcome Evenings – 3rd & 4th July
• Working with the allocated House Leader
• Take part in school tours
• Help to communicate and foster house ethos
• Meet the tutor event: meet, greet and support
• Year 7 Transition Day and the parents’ evening – Thursday 6th July
• Lead student house leadership meetings
• Help with assemblies
• Create and lead inter-house competition
• To actively represent the school in the promotion and of open evening tours

The key to a successful student leader is independence, organisation and management. A good leader does not need to try and do everything themselves. Develop a strong team and allow others to help you be successful.

Candidate Requirements

• Good organisational skills.
• Be able to prioritise effectively.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• To have a real passion for The Purbeck School, The Sixth Form and a strong work ethic 

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role 

As a wellbeing leader, your main responsibility is to aid in improving the wellbeing of pupils in our school as well as educating pupils on certain topics that correlate with wellbeing and mental health. Your main priorities are to plan events/activities for the different mental health days/weeks: this could come in the form of assemblies, lunchtime or tutor activities, running in safe spaces for more vulnerable students, supporting with lower school tutor groups and working alongside Mrs Stevens and Mr Hopwood. 

Responsibilities 

• Working alongside Mrs Stevens and Mr Hopwood as well as liaising with the Charity Team to organise events. 
• Plan and organise key mental health days/weeks e.g. Children’s Mental Health Week. 
• Organising and maintaining a calendar of events. 
• Interacting with pupils and getting feedback on how wellbeing can be improved within school. 
• Run activities at lunchtime. 
• Being observant and proactive in regards to the school environment relating to wellbeing e.g. ensuring signposting and awareness posters are up to date. 
• Come up with ideas that can improve wellbeing in school. 
• Create PowerPoints and educate pupils on different aspects on mental health/wellbeing. 
• Taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the members of the Welfare Team. 
• Contribute to SSLT activities and events including whole school events. 

Candidate Requirements 

• Good organisational skills. 
• Good active listening skills.  
• Be able to prioritise effectively. 
• Must be flexible and adaptable. 
• Good communication and leadership skills. 
• Confidence in public speaking. 
• To have a real passion for The Purbeck School, The Sixth Form and a strong work ethic. 

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

Wellbeing is critical to cognitive development and social and emotional development. At The Purbeck School, wellbeing is explicit within all areas of the curriculum and wellbeing practices are visible within the learning environment, enabling pupils to feel confident, express emotions, build good relationships, live productively, cope with stresses and adapt in times of change.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside Mr Hopwood and Mrs Watson as well as liaising with the Welfare Team to organise events.
• Plan and organise key wellbeing inputs.
• Organising and maintaining a calendar of events.
• Interacting with pupils and getting feedback on how wellbeing can be improved within school.
• Run activities at lunchtime.
• Being observant and proactive in regards to the school environment relating to wellbeing e.g. ensuring signposting and awareness posters are up to date.
• Come up with ideas that can improve wellbeing in school.
• Create PowerPoints and educate pupils on different aspects on mental health/wellbeing.

Candidate Requirements

• Good organisational skills.
• Good active listening skills.
• Be able to prioritise effectively.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• To have a real passion for The Purbeck School, The Sixth Form and a strong work ethic.

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

The role of Charity Leader is to act as the school’s main ambassador on events involving both the Sixth Form and the main school; for instance, Comic Relief, the MacMillan Coffee Morning, Children’s Mental Health week and others. Day-to-day activities in the role include whole team meetings (led by Mr Waterman), planning for upcoming events, creating and maintaining a charity calendar and being a role model to other students.

Responsibilities

• The role requires working alongside other roles, such as the Wellbeing and Equality & Diversity leaders.
• Liaising with Mr Waterman and Mr Clay.
• Attendance at weekly team meetings, including setting a weekly charity agenda item for discussion at the Senior Student Leadership Team Meeting.
• Taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the members of the Charity Team.
• Planning and performing tutor time and assembly activities.
• Contribute to SSLT activities and events including whole school events.

Candidate Requirements

• Requires key organisational skills and effective time-planning.
• Must also be good at problem solving as things do not always go to plan.
• Must be flexible and adaptable.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• Creative skills – designing presentations and posters is a big part of the role.
• To have a real passion for The Purbeck School, The Sixth Form and a strong work ethic.

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

We work together to organise initiatives and activities, as well as encouraging inclusion and representation regardless of race, gender, religion or sexuality. It is of the utmost importance to us to make a difference in creating a safer school environment for all, and we take great pride in helping all members of the school community.”

Responsibilities 

• To be the lead student in our ongoing development of the ‘Bold Voices’ initiative.
• The role requires working alongside other roles, such as the Wellbeing and Welfare leaders.
• Liaising with Mrs Watson, Mr Tullett and Miss Kilroy. 
• Setting a weekly equality agenda item for discussion at the Senior Student Leadership Team Meeting. 
• Taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the members of the Bold Voices ambassadorial team. 
• Planning and performing tutor time and assembly activities. 
• Contribute to SSLT activities and events including whole school events. 

Candidate Requirements 

• Requires key organisational skills and effective time-planning. 
• Must also be good at problem-solving, as things do not always go to plan. 
• Must be flexible and adaptable. 
• Good communication and leadership skills. 
• Confidence in public speaking. 
• Creative skills – designing presentations and posters is a big part of the role. 

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

• Liaise regularly with Mr Holmes and Miss Marsh and play an active part in promoting the ethos and values of The Purbeck School through marketing, organising and attending events within the community.
• Plan and organise student involvement at the school’s internal and external events such as open days, parents’ evenings, celebration evenings, and events such as the whole school production and art exhibitions. Duties on these occasions vary but will include hosting, speeches, assisting with refreshments, welcoming, and similar.
• Have a major input into the content and design of the sixth form’s online and social media presence.

What qualities are needed in the student?

• Be creative and imaginative.
• Brilliant organisational skills.
• Confidence working with multimedia and online platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable
• A passion for writing

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community, and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

Whilst working within the Publicity and Social Team, your principal responsibility will be to lead the planning and organisation of sixth form student events, including the final day of the Autumn Term, the Year 13 Prom, and celebratory barbeques etc.

Responsibilities 

• The role requires working alongside other roles, such as publicity leader.
• Liaising with Mr Holmes, Mr Waterman and Mr Clay.
• Setting regular social events agenda items for discussion at the Senior Student Leadership Team Meeting. 
• Taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the members of the social events team. 
• Planning and performing assembly activities and liaising with fellow students to gain ideas and secure interest in social events. 
• Contribute to SSLT activities and events, including whole school events. 

Candidate Requirements 

• Requires key organisational skills and effective time-planning. 
• Must also be good at problem-solving, as things do not always go to plan. 
• Must be flexible and adaptable. 
• Good communication and leadership skills. 
• Confidence in public speaking. 
• Creative skills – designing presentations and posters is a big part of the role.

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community, and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

At The Purbeck School we constantly strive to ensure that the student experience is an excellent one. To this end, we regularly source student voice in order to evaluate our educational provision, our pastoral care and the standard of the school site and resources. This new role will place a dedicated student at the centre of much of this work and is an opportunity to help shape an even better future for both the sixth form and school as a whole.

Responsibilities 

• Gathering formal and informal student voice through a range of agreed methods.
• Leading the student council in the main school.
• Liaising with Mr Holmes. 
• Preparing and sharing survey response data at the Senior Student Leadership Team meetings. 
• Planning and performing assembly inputs. 
• Helping to put into action development ideas.
• Contribute to SSLT activities and events including whole school events. 

Candidate Requirements 

• A mature sense of discretion and an ability to remain professional.
• Requires key organisational skills and effective time-planning. 
• Confidence with using systems like Survey Monkey.
• An ability to think analytically and make action plans.
• Must be flexible and adaptable. 
• Good communication and leadership skills. 
• Confidence in public speaking. 

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community, and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

Literacy is one of the key elements of the school’s development plan: when students (and staff) are better able to read, write and speak effectively, all will benefit. Like many schools, many students arrive at The Purbeck School with a literacy deficit. The student who is Leader of Literacy will have a key role in the planning, organisation and delivery of literacy initiatives.

About the role

• Liaising with Mr McNaughton and Mrs Bartlett.
• Supporting lower school literacy initiatives such as the Reading Plus programme and Reading Logs.
• Linking with primary school
• Promote reading, writing and oracy.
• Organise the staffing of student support of younger students e.g. tutor time reading.
• Assist with identified projects in the LRC.

What qualities are needed in the student?

• A passion for reading.
• Brilliant organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• An understanding of children’s literature.
• Reliable

The 16-18 phase of education is the most exciting stage of your education to date. Here at The Purbeck Sixth Form we give everyone the opportunity to develop their academic potential to the full, to make firm friendships and to play an important role in the whole school community. Our commitment to ‘Kindness – Aspiration – Perseverance’ alongside ‘Growth’ underpins all that we do – academically and pastorally. We believe our students are role models; both to their peers and staff in our school community, and we take every opportunity to celebrate their successes. 

A position on our Student Leadership Team is the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate our ethos and give back to our school and wider community. 

About the role

There will be one or two students representing and working within the following areas: the Arts; the Sciences, Design, Communications, Maths, Sport, Humanities, IT.

As a Student Faculty Representative, you will:

• Support subjects during school events such as Option Evenings, Open Evenings and Taster Day.
• Supporting learning through booster sessions, lunchtime clubs and revision sessions.
• Mentoring small groups of school students.
• Specific faculty-related activities, e.g.: running student of the week/month initiatives; publicising and helping to organise the Science Fair; publicising and helping to support the annual musical, art exhibitions etc.
• Meet the Head of Department/Faculty once a term to discuss any concerns/ issues.

What qualities are needed in the student?

• Passionate about subject area
• On track to achieving target grade during assessments
• Awareness of the course & exam requirements
• Responsible
• Good role model
• Strong organisational skills
• Confidence and sensitivity to interact with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to relate to fellow students effectively
• Ability to deliver presentations to various audiences in a confident manner
• Ability to manage a small group of fellow students

This is an opportunity to offer support to both individual students and broader groups as we seek to best support the welfare of fellow students at The Purbeck School. You will receive training from experienced and qualified staff before offering various opportunities to assist lower school students when they are experiencing issues.

This is an exciting chance to make a real difference, coordinating termly events to raise money for our dedicated charities. You will help to plan special and unique events and initiatives and seek to raise as much money as possible to help those less fortunate than ourselves. If you have ideas and energy, this is for you!

If you fancy developing the school’s publicity and marketing strategies, and developing your own skills in this area, then joining the Publicity and Social Team might be for you. In addition, you will help to plan and organise sixth form social events such as the final day of the Autumn Term and the Year 13 Prom. 

You will support literacy in the lower school through reading with individual students and sometimes small groups of students. You will also help to organise and staff literacy initiatives such as World Book Day, and work on publicising great books, writing competitions and debating clubs.