Headteacher

Are you a leader with a vision, passion and commitment who can enable each of our young people to reach their full potential?
Are you a, creative and effective leader?
Do you enjoy a vibrant and stimulating environment?
Do you want to lead a dedicated and dynamic team of colleagues?
Do you want to make a huge difference to the lives of some amazing children and young people?

We want a leader who is passionate about learning, meeting the needs of individuals and supporting the whole child. You will lead the school in an ever changing educational landscape, continuing the journey our school is on. You will ensure that we maintain an innovative, creative and truly child-centred approach that enables the very best of all possible outcomes for every pupil.

You’ll need to have significant senior leadership experience and to apply you will need:

• To be an exceptional individual who demonstrates passion and excellent leadership in a complex and changing environment;
• To be aspirational for all staff and students so that they can achieve their maximum potential;
• To reflect the vision and values of the school in what you do and say on a day-to-day basis;
• To be able to build positive relationships with the whole school community and to work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and the community;
• To be a skilful communicator who can communicate appropriately to all audiences;
• To maintain the highest standards of behaviour and safeguarding for all our children and young people;
• To be able to network; developing partnerships and collaborations, across the full range of providers and agencies.

We will offer you:

• Highly committed and passionate staff, governors and parents;
• Full support for your future and professional development;
• An exciting and challenging learning environment in an outstanding school.

The Forest School provides an exciting and challenging learning environment for around 100 pupils aged 3-16 yrs who need our commitment, dedication and expertise because of their complex disabilities and special educational needs. The Forest School is a generic special school for pupils with a range of Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Complex medical needs. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan.

We use small class groups with highly skilled staff to meet the needs of our children and ensure that they have every opportunity to make outstanding progress academically, personally and socially in a total communication environment.

One of our pupils is adamant that our next Headteacher should have passion and a hobby outside of school, but we have decided that following “The Great British Bake off” or “Strictly” is not essential!

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged through Jill Bryant, School Business Manager. The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough HG5 0DQ. Tel: 01423 864583 Email: admin@forest.n-yorks.sch.uk
Website: www.forest.n-yorks.sch.uk

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. The Forest School is an equal opportunities employer.

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 13 November
Interviews: Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 November

To apply, please go to www.nyccjobs.co.uk or click here

The Forest School, Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ
Number on Roll: 100