Headteacher
Forestdale Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JEThis job expired on 11 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1 September 2023 (or exceptionally, 1 January 2024)
Closing date
11 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L19 - L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational Headteacher to lead our committed team at this highly aspirational school. You will build on our clear vision to encourage our children to develop a passion for life-long learning and fulfil their full potential, both academically and more widely. You will develop a clear strategy to drive forward our school, making use of the excellent learning resources, proximity to Croydon and London and extensive outdoor space. You will be open and transparent, working collaboratively with staff, the Governing Board and wider members of the school community, to ensure that all our children achieve their best outcomes. You will have a clear understanding of how to support children from a diverse set of backgrounds and with a range of needs, ensuring that all children have access to a broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
We were proud to be rated as Good during our recent Ofsted inspection and are striving for recognition where we are outstanding. We have strong values and a clear ethos and are currently outside of an Academy Trust. Our children are diverse, happy, polite and supportive of each other. You will be supported by an effective and committed Governing Board, who will give you the opportunity to develop the school, with valued support from the local authority and strong local school networks. You will be encouraged in your own professional development alongside motivating and developing the senior leadership team and, through them, the whole school community. The school has very good transport and road links to Bromley and Croydon and central London is less than an hour away.
Commitment to safeguarding
Forestdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
Our safeguarding policy can be found: Forestdale Safeguarding Policy 2024
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 , shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, employments checks and valid qualifications.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Forestdale Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Forestdale Primary School website
- Email address
- lchick2.306@lgflmail.org
Forestdale is a successful and popular two form entry primary school located in a residential area of South Croydon, with superb outside facilities and good transport links nearby. Forestdale has a reputation for high standards and a sense of community.
Arranging a visit to Forestdale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lchick2.306@lgflmail.org.
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