TAUNTON School has appointed Jennifer Taylor as its new Head of Sixth Form.
Jennifer has worked at the Taunton School in the Science Department for two years and will become head of Sixth Form from September 2024.
In her new role as Head of Sixth Form at Taunton School, Jennifer will oversee the pastoral and academic wellbeing of students in the Sixth Form.
The teacher, who is a former Richard Huish College student, previously worked at the British International School in Chicago, USA, as the Head of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Jennifer said: “I am excited to take on a role that centres around the student experience.
“Ensuring that every Sixth Form student has a unique and memorable experience at Taunton School whilst feeling supported for the years to come is foundational to the overall success of our Sixth Form, and this is something I am very much looking forward to embracing.”
Before teaching in the US and at Taunton School, Jennifer studied Geology at Bristol University. She is currently completing a Masters in Educational Leadership.
Taunton School Sixth Form offers four pathways to higher education: A-Levels, BTEC, International Foundation Year and the International Baccalaureate.
In 2022 the sixth form saw 72% of A-Levels awarded at grades A*-B, 96% of BTECs awarded at Distinction or Distinction*, a 100% IB pass rate and 96% of students going on to university.
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