The Deputy Head Academic at Forest School is a broad and demanding Senior Leadership role, encompassing innovation, curriculum development, digital strategy, navigating trends and developments in pedagogy and education in the 21st Century, whilst also having oversight of academic enrichment and futures education, and overall responsibility for academic standards and outcomes across Forest’s Senior School. More generally, the Deputy Head Academic, chairing the Academic Leadership Team, will lead the academic life of the Senior School.
We are looking to appoint someone who will build on the measurable academic momentum witnessed at Forest in the last few years and continue to work to secure sector-leading results and contribute to the development of an excellent, well-rounded educational vision and offer at Forest. The successful candidate will need to have a proven record of success in academic leadership. There will be an appropriate teaching commitment, however the post will not be dependent upon the applicant’s specialist subject.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
* Generous CPD budget
* Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
* Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
* Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
* 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
* Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
* Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
* Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
* Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Applications close on 3rd February 2025.
The first round of interviews will take place on 12th February 2025.
The second round of interviews will take place on 27th February 2025.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.