Deputy Head Academic

This is an exciting opportunity to take the academic lead in an outstanding school, with year-on-year record GCSE exam results, supported by a dynamic and aspirational community of staff, pupils and parents/carers. The Deputy Head Academic will be the first new appointment on the Senior Leadership Team by the new-in-post Head of Senior School.

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
  

For further details and to apply, please visit: or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 15 October 2025 at 08:00am

Interview Day: Friday, 17 October 2025

Start Date: April 2026, but all start dates will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

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.