Forest Hill School - Deputy Headteacher

Forest Hill School, London, SE23 2XN

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L22 – L26 - £99,975 to £109,215 pa. (inner London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner with successful senior leadership experience

• have a strong track record of raising achievement and aspirations, including at Key Stage

• understand the academic, pastoral, safeguarding and careers needs of sixth form student

• be able to build an effective partnership across SFH6 and inspire the best from others

• use evidence and performance information to identify priorities and deliver sustained improvement

• show creativity, energy and a clear commitment to the school's vision, ethos and inclusive community have proven leadership experience and the potential to develop furthe

• Have successful experience of leading a sixth form, either as Head of Sixth Form or in an equivalent senior leadership role.

What the school offers its staff

•the opportunity to shape a distinctive and ambitious sixth form within an established cross-school partnership

•a high-achieving and truly comprehensive community school that challenges stereotypes about boys' achievement

•high-quality professional development, modern facilities and the resources to support excellent teaching

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Deputy Head Recruitment Pack - Sept 2026.pdf - 1.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Forest Hill School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1080 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Forest Hill School website
• Email address: vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 8699 9343
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-hill-school

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Arranging a visit to Forest Hill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk.

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