Assistant Head of Post 16 Off-Site Provision - Ibstock

Forest Way School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  August 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale Point 9 to 15

Assistant Head of Post 16 Off-Site Provision - Ibstock job summary

At Forest Way, our vision is simple: we want every learner to "Thrive at Forest Way." If you are passionate about being aspirational for our students and are dedicated to ensuring they have the support and skills required for a successful transition into adulthood, Forest Way offers a uniquely rewarding environment.

We are an all-through mixed special school (ages 4-19) catering to pupils with core needs in Cognition & Learning, alongside significant C&I, SEMH, and sensory needs. We welcome applications from experienced leaders who value creativity, research-informed practice, and a heart for student-centred education.

Working alongside our highly committed and professional staff, you will embody our core values to:

Create a welcoming and respectful environment where we nurture, praise, and recognize the unique abilities and potential of every student.

Provide an exciting, engaging, and ever-evolving curriculum that is age-appropriate and sensitively matched to the needs of our young people as they prepare for life after school.

Work closely with families and multi-agency professionals to ensure all pupils are prepared for ambitious futures and successful transitions through meaningful, dignified, and stage-appropriate learning.

Learn from and support colleagues in other schools while remaining reflective and striving for continuous improvement in our transitional provision.

At Forest Way, high-quality learning that focuses on future outcomes is the key to our success. We place every young person at the heart of everything we do and are looking for a leader who is:

Ready to meet the diverse demands of a vibrant school community and a developing off-site provision.

Able to lead a new provision with confidence and a clear vision for student progression.

Aligned with our core values that lead to independence and high aspirations for the future.

Join a team that holds pupils at the heart of everything we do. Help us build a provision that bridges the gap between school and the wider world, transforming lives through purposeful, age-appropriate transition.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Forest Way School is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.

As this post is required to work in 'Regulated Activity' an enhanced DBS with a Barred list check is essential.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

Please see our website for our Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Forest Way School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 283 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Forest Way School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-way-school-coalville

Forest Way is an Area Special School for students aged 3 to 19, with a range of needs including SLD, MLD, PMLD and ASD

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