Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, SEN, safeguarding

Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion, SEN, safeguarding and more able required for September 2014, Croydon

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is an experienced SENCO and is able to manage safeguarding across a whole school
• Has the ability to lead, empower and inspire colleagues and children
• Has a commitment to continuous school improvement and raising standards
• Has previous experience of leading a core subject 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 ie NPQH

Forest Academy is a 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 and recently opened 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 into our exciting 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 is required for appointment. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please download the application pack from this website (http://thesynaptictrust.org/about-the-trust/job-vacancies), all completed applications may be emailed to info@forestacademy.org.uk or posted to the below address.

Closing Date: 6 May 2014 at 12:00 noon
Interviews: Thursday 14 May 2014

Bridle Road
Shirley
Croydon
CR0 8HQ
Tel: 020 8777 2808
Email: info@forestacademy.org.uk
NOR: 420 Age range 3 - 11