About This Role
The Role
We are incredibly proud of our recent achievements: The Forest Academy is one of the top 25 fastest improving schools in London based on 2024 results at Key Stage 4, with attendance in the top 10% nationally. We now need a leader who has the knowledge and skills to help us to secure even higher outcomes for our students.
The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for a Head of Year who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader who is ambitious for all young people and who is ready to lead a year group and a team of dedicated tutors. The successful applicant will have high expectations and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will work in close partnership with our parental community and will use forensic data analysis to strategically improve attainment, attendance and behaviour in their year group. They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. They will, like us, believe in our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a year group and a team of dedicated tutors.
- Use forensic data analysis to improve attainment, attendance, and behaviour.
- Work closely with the parental community.
- Maintain high expectations and continuously develop teaching practices.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Commitment to student development and high aspirations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: M1-UPS3 plus TLR2b/2c (dependent on year group).
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.