Headteacher

Forest Park School - Headteacher Advert

·        Closing date: 24/03/23 @ 12 (noon)

·        Interview dates: 27/04/23 & 28/04/23

·        Job Start Date: September 2023

·        Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full time

·        Salary Type: Leadership Scale L23 – L29 (£76,122 - £88,170)

·        Location of Role: Forest Park School, Totton, Hampshire  

·        Contact e-mail address: HTrecruitment@hants.gov.uk

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for someone to become the next Headteacher of Forest Park School, a recently rated ‘Good’ special school on the edge of the beautiful New Forest. 

Our dedicated team of professional staff work hard to support the unique and wonderful children at Forest Park. The whole school community is looking for a candidate with passion and vision to lead our SEND school into the future. Split over two sites we cater for children from pre-school to post 16.

If you feel you can make a difference, we will be delighted to receive your application. 

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are welcome, but we understand how busy schools are, so please do not feel obliged. If you wish to have a tour of the school, please contact Jayne Jones – Senior Administrative Officer on 023 8086 4949. Alternatively, if you would prefer an informal phone conversation, please contact Paul Shields – chair of governors on 07824 117326. 

Please find attached the Headteacher information pack. Please ensure when completing your application, that your personal statement addresses the person specification included within the pack.

Applications will need to be returned electronically to htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk by noon on 24/03/2023

When submitting your application, please use the following format as the email subject heading: School Name – Position – Your Name.

Applications are acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the recruitment team immediately at htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk.

Forest Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, including online searches/checks.