Our Sixth Form Team comprises of the following invaluable staff members:

Mr Moore (AHT, Head of Sixth Form): Mr Moore’s subject areas for teaching are English Language and Literature, but his main role is presiding over Year 12 and Year 13, ensuring their journey through their KS5 studies is as smooth and successful as possible. He is also centrally responsible for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). He is always there to answer any questions you might have about Sixth Form.

Mrs Pearson, Sixth Form Coordinator: Mrs Pearson is the Sixth Form Administrator, Supporting students with their university applications, helping them complete application forms, assisting with UCAS and answering any questions or concerns you may have. She also supports as an Assistant Head of Year for 12-13 on a Friday.

Mr Brown, Deputy Head of Sixth Form: Mr Brown’s subject areas for teaching are all things scientific, with a specialism in Biology. He is on hand to ensure the smooth running of all areas of Sixth Form life and is always happy to deal with queries and issues that may arise throughout your studies.

Mrs Bradley, Pastoral Lead in Sixth Form: Mrs Bradley is here to help you through any issues you may have stepping up from GCSE to life in Sixth Form. She also makes sure that we are making the most of the study and lesson time we have at school. Her role at BGS is Assistant Head for years 12 & 13. She deals with a variety of things day to day and feels the knowledge and experience that she has gained throughout her work/home-life helps her support the students through these two very important final years of school.

Mrs Durrans, Careers Officer: Mrs Durrans is our Careers Advisor across the school but closely links her advice with Sixth Form. She has supported a variety of departments and have completed her Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development, enabling her to provide qualified, practical advice to our students. She is also the person to see regarding our work experience programme. She is passionate about helping students make confident, informed choices about their future pathways and widening their horizons to new opportunities.

Tutors

We have a dedicated team of Sixth Form Tutors who will provide another dimension of general support as well as assisting you through the most important processes of your time with us:

Tutors will be able to assist you in your plans for the future, whether that is applying to university and the UCAS process, or finding information about various vocational pathways you may take.

They will take time to mentor you through the rigours of your studies and support you throughout your time with us in Sixth Form.