Sixth Form Responsibilities

Head Students & Senior Prefects

Any student in the 6th Form is invited to apply for the posts of Head Student, Senior Prefect or Committee Member.

Why The Roles Matter:        

  • These are prestigious roles, which are looked on favourably by employers and institutes of further and higher education.
  • The roles demonstrate the ability to hold a position of responsibility.
  • They illustrate the ability to think beyond oneself and to recognise the importance and value of community.
  • The roles develop self-confidence, independence, communication and leadership skills.

​The procedure for application and appointments for Head Students:

  • A letter of application explaining one’s suitability for the role.
  • An interview before a panel of senior teachers, advisors and students to discuss the ideas they have proposed in their letters and to be asked questions.

 The procedure for application and appointments for Senior Prefects:

  • A letter of application explaining one’s suitability for the role.
  • Discussions of applications by the advisors and senior teachers.

The Roles of Head Students

Person Specification

Job Responsibilities

Suitable candidates must be:

  • Responsible and reliable
  • Organised.
  • Empathetic towards others
  • Skilled communicators
  • Generous with time
  • A leader
  • A team player

Suitable candidates will be required to:

  • Establish and lead a Sixth Form Committee.
  • Canvas the views of students to aid the developments and improvements in the Sixth Form.
  • To be leading ambassadors of the school at open events and consultation events.
  • Liaise with the Head of the Sixth Form and House Community Leaders.
  • Lead a ‘State of the Sixth Form’ presentation to the Leadership Team twice per year.
  • Play an active role in the Student Parliament.
  • Actively promote Hugh Christie Sixth Form in the wider community.

The Roles of Senior Prefects and Committee Members

Person Specification

Job Responsibilities

Suitable candidates must be:

  • Responsible and reliable
  • Organised.
  • Empathetic towards others
  • Skilled communicators
  • Generous with time
  • A leader
  • A team player

Suitable candidates will be required to:

  • Support the Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls with the operation of the Sixth Form Committee.
  • Represent the school at open events, productions and exhibitions.
  •  Assist teaching staff with break or lunch duties or in showing around prospective students/parents.
  • Play an active role with the Student Leaders.