Assistant Head (Pastoral & Boarding)

The role of Assistant Head (Pastoral & Boarding) at Forres Sandle Manor School is a newly created Senior Leadership post. This is expected to be a 'live-in' position with onsite family accommodation available for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity that would suit a dynamic current Middle Leader with ambition for future Headship, looking for a first Senior Leadership appointment. Alternatively, it may suit an already experienced Senior Leader wanting to broaden their reach before a next step into Headship.

Forres Sandle Manor has recently announced a carefully-considered, strategic move up to GCSE. Building upon a strong reputational legacy of a rounded, holistic education and outstanding pastoral care, this is a prime opportunity to take up a leadership role with a forward-thinking school which boasts a clear direction of travel as well as the security of being part of a growing association of independent schools in the UK. 

Situated in an idyllic location at the heart of the New Forest, FSM is fortunate to possess a beautiful, spacious site with enormous potential; it boasts extensive boarding facilities, a large number of sports fields, an AstroTurf pitch, a heated swimming pool as well as beautiful woodlands. 

Visits to the School, or informal conversations with Rob Tasker, the Interim Headmaster are welcome. If you would like to book a visit or to speak to the Interim Headmaster about this role please contact Julia Holbrook, PA to the Headmaster (jholbrook@fsmschool.com) or on 01425 653181.

Completed application forms with covering letter no longer than 2 pages explaining experience and suitability for the role should be emailed to Sadie Pretty, HR Administrator (spretty@fsmschool.com) no later than 9am on Friday 11th February 2022.  Interviews will take place week beginning 21st February 2022.

Forres Sandle Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two work references and other relevant employment checks to this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.