Featherstone High Sixth Form

Appointment of Head Boy/ Head Girl

2021/2022

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR

APPLICATION FORM

Background information
Featherstone High School is committed to developing a wide range of opportunities for students throughout
the school to develop their leadership skills and to take on the responsibility of planning, managing and
delivering their own projects.
Many students take on these roles quietly and steadily without many people being aware of what they are
doing. Some roles, however, attract a much higher profile as the student(s) involved represent the school as
an institution and all other Featherstone students in general.
Head Boy and Head Girl are possibly the two roles with the highest profile and they are selected each year
from Year 12 students. Their role includes :

 Speaking at public events (such as Awards Evenings and Assemblies)

 Representing the school (and especially their Key Stage) to the wider community
 Liaising with specific members of staff such as the Head and Deputy Head, the Director of Sixth Form,
senior members of staff and the Enrichment Co-ordinator
 Working closely with and supporting TLRs for each year group and the School Council
 Contributing to change/ improvement in by being involved in working groups, meetings etc

A Deputy Head Boy and Head Girl will also be formally appointed and applicants are asked to state whether
they wish to be considered for these posts. They will deputise for the Head Boy and Head Girl and undertake
some delegated responsibilities.

Person specification
The Head Boy and Head Girl are selected from Year 12 students who are able to demonstrate that they can
meet the personal criteria attached to their role. They are likely to have:

 A high standard of behaviour, conduct and dress;

 An excellent attendance and punctuality record
 An ability to express themselves – verbally and in writing
 A history of playing an active part in the life of the school outside of the core curriculum
 Played an active part in organising events or helping with school functions
 Clear ideas about how students can contribute to and improve Featherstone High School
 A mature, responsible and sensible manner
 Confidence to speak to large audiences

Process
The selection process is based on a written application, a structured interview and a presentation by each
applicant. If there are too many applicants for us to interview each one, then a short list will be drawn up
based on the views of staff and the answers given to the questions on the application form.
The final interview panel will comprise:
Headteacher Mr G. Wadwa
Director of Sixth form Mr M. Thorley
Lead teacher for Enrichment Mr A. Webb
Timetable
 Application forms will be available from the sixth form reception.

 Completed applications should be handed in no later than 14:15 on Wednesday 10 November.

This deadline is absolute and any applications received after 14:15 will not be considered.

 Short-listed applicants will be informed by Friday 12 November.

 Short listed applicants will deliver their manifesto of no longer that 3mins in assembly detailing why they
would be good for the role. This will take place on Tuesday 16 November.

 Short listed applicants will be interviewed on Wednesday 17 November by Mr Wadwa, Mr Thorley and
Mr Webb

Job Description

Core responsibilities
 To help maintain The Featherstone High School and Sixth Form ethos and standards by acting as a good role
model in terms of their attendance, attitude and behaviour, attire, and commitment to work

 To assist, in partnership with FHS staff, with the smooth running of the Sixth form building and refectory by
helping to maintain standards of cleanliness, behaviour etc.

 To act as the co-ordinators and main contacts for students during events– ensuring that they plan and perform
designated tasks to an acceptable standard

 To represent (when required) the FHS student body through attendance of working parties, speaking at major
school events and meeting VIP visitors, etc.

 To assist in researching and representing student views in Post-16

 To assist in supporting the selection and training of next year’s Post-16 and KS4 prefects, etc

 To ensure that the level of their own study is maintained at the expected standard

Time commitment
It is difficult to accurately estimate the amount of time required to perform the roles of Head Boy and Head
Girl, but it is likely that the appointed students’ involvement will require the following:

 Attending approximately five TRS public events such as open evening. These are almost always
after school, ending as late as 21:00

 Approx. two or three meetings each month (with either staff or student groups) – occasionally
after school.

 Reading and/or preparing paperwork associated with meetings, etc.

Application Form

Please answer all questions in the space provided. A copy of the application form has been
emailed to all Y12 students. E-mailed applications are not eligible and will not be
considered. Applications must be printed and given in to 6th Form reception by the given
deadline.

Name Form
Contact phone no. E-Mail

In the event your application for Head Boy or Head Girl is unsuccessful, please tick here is you
wish to be considered for Deputy Head Boy/ Girl. 
1. What qualities do you think are required to be a successful Head Boy/ Girl?

2. What experience do you have (in school or outside) that will help you meet the requirements of
the job?

3. If your application as successful, what single achievement would you want people to remember
about your year as Head Boy or Girl?

4. Would the role of Head Boy/ Girl make any difference to how you relate to your peers? If so,
how would you deal with this?
5. What are your future aspirations? What type of career would you like to go into after
completing your education?

6. Please use the space below for a personal statement which outlines why you have applied for
this post. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. If you have already submitted a
statement, please indicate in the box provided.
Statement already provided (please tick) 
You may find it useful to make a copy of your application before handing it in. You should then
place it in an envelope and deliver it to the 6th form reception.