Head of Year
Forest Academy
Redbridge
- Salary:
- M1-UPS3 plus TLR2b/2c (dependent on year group)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2026
Job overview
Head of Year
Based at The Forest Academy -IG6 3TN
Salary: M1-UPS3 plus TLR2b/2c (dependent on year group)
Required: September 2026
Closing date: 30th April 2026 – early applications encouraged
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.
Deadline is 30th April 2026– early applications are encouraged.
To visit the school, or book a call with the Interim Principal, please email hr@beaconacademytrust.co.uk
Attached documents
About Forest Academy
- Forest Academy
- Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford
- Essex
- IG6 3TN
- United Kingdom
The Forest Academy
The Forest Academy is a medium-sized, community school integral to the Beacon Multi - Academy Trust. We are a good school (Ofsted, 2023), serving a diverse and vibrant community in Hainault.
Values and vision
We are proud of the inclusive nature of TFA, particularly our Additionally Resourced Provision, Beacon Communication School, for students with a range of social communication difficulties including Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, with a new 6thform provision as part of Beal 6th form.
We have a co-located 6th form with Beal High School. We have exceptionally high aspirations for all of our students, and support them to set goals and think about their futures. Students from TFA and Beal 6th form go on to some of the best universities and apprenticeships, and we consistently secure 100% progression for our students.
Our school has an atmosphere of challenge and purpose. Our students experience a rich, varied curriculum ensuring excellent outcomes and high-quality progression routes. We seek to broaden our students’ experiences by providing a choice of more than 40 clubs per week, and all students access a range of curriculum trips each year.
Ofsted
The Forest Academy has been judged as a good school (January 2023).
“Forest Academy is a welcoming place for pupils of all cultures and faiths… Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Pupils feel safe and are happy. Staff have a positive working relationship with pupils, which reflects the school’s culture of respect. Pupils are polite and considerate of others. They learn in an orderly and calm environment.”
View Forest Academy’s latest Ofsted report
Acting Principal
Mr Will Mackintosh
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