Deputy Head of School – Forest Academy – Croydon

ASSESSMENT, TEACHING & LEARNING, CURRICULUM, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:

Has experience in innovating, leading and managing assessment policy, practice and procedures
Has the ability to lead, empower and inspire colleagues and pupils
Has a commitment to continuous school improvement and raising standards
Has previous experience of leading the curriculum and innovative projects
Will lead on teaching and learning across the school
Is able to lead at a strategic level

We are offering:

A happy caring school ethos
Well behaved children who are eager to learn
A non-class based role
Opportunities for your own professional development i.e. NPQH

Forest Academy, a ‘good’ school with ‘outstanding’ leadership & management (OFSTED April 2015), is special place where the staff is dedicated to providing a stimulating, exciting environment where everyone feels valued and safe. Creativity and ideas can flourish and children can reach their full potential.

By providing an interesting and creative challenge curriculum which engages our children, and by promoting excellent behaviour, we aim to enthuse in all our children a desire to learn, as well as care and respect for each other.

Our school is at the heart of the community. Forest Academy is a growing three form of entry with an impressive free flow EYFS unit, complete with a stream and forest in our outdoor area! We are a future thinking school, which places a strong emphasis on integrating innovative ICT and outdoor learning within our engaging curriculum.

Forest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and references are required for appointment. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, to book an appointment please contact finance@forestacademy.org.uk or ring Mrs Andrea Lee, Assistant School Business Manager on 020 8777 2808.

Please download the application pack from this website (http://thesynaptictrust.org/about-the-trust/job-vacancies), all completed applications, with an accompanying letter of application, addressing the person specification (NOT the job description) must be emailed to finance@forestacademy.org.uk or posted to the above address.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2015 at 9am
Shortlisting: afternoon of Monday 2nd November 2015
Interview date: Friday 6th November 2015

Forest Academy
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon CR0 8HQ
Tel: 020 8777 2808
Email: finance@forestacademy.org.uk
NOR: 420 Age range 3 – 11

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