Assistant Headteacher

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Forest Hill School Full time

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

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Assistant Headteacher

Permanent / Full time contract

Start Date: September 2024

Salary Range: L14 – L18a - £73,933 to £79,856 pa. (inner London)

"...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training."

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision (SFH6) with Sydenham School for male and female students.

Forest Hill School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to help shape our journey to excellence. It is an exciting time in the development of our school, and we are looking for a colleague committed to improving the life chances of our young people. A vibrant and truly comprehensive school, we have a wide-ranging curriculum to inspire our students and broaden their horizons.

The post represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious leader to make their mark and help establish a culture of sustained excellence in a truly unique school. The responsibilities of the post will be decided depending on the strengths of the successful candidate in the context of the senior team. The successful candidate must:

· be an outstanding classroom practitioner

· be passionate about raising student achievement and aspirations

· be able to inspire and get the best from others

· show commitment to the school's vision and ethos

· be creative, innovative and energetic

· have proven leadership experience and the potential to develop further

We offer;

· The opportunity to work in a high achieving and truly comprehensive community school which challenges the stereotypes of underachieving boys

· A personalised CPD programme that offers a range of opportunities which seeks to support your future development

· Modern, state of the art facilities, including the technology and resources to support excellent teaching

We are actively working to create an inclusive and diverse Senior Leadership Team. Outstanding learning and teaching lie at the heart of every successful school and we place a high premium on this. You will be required to teach as part of your role and at interview.

"...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported."

Ofsted Report, January 2024

Please visit our website at to make direct online applications, which must be returned to

Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.

Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged directly with the Heads PA, Vicky Brown

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 13th May with interviews scheduled over two days on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th May 2024.

Safeguarding Statement

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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