Forest Hill School - Deputy Headteacher

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

Tel. 020 8699 9343

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

Deputy Headteacher 

Permanent / Full-time contract

Start Date: January 2027

Salary Range: L22 – L26 - £99,975 to £109,215 pa. (inner London)

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-16 and, through our successful joint sixth form partnership with Sydenham School (SFH6), to male and female students aged 16-18. Our diverse school community is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities.

Forest Hill School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to help shape our journey to excellence and provide strategic leadership for our sixth form.   This is an exciting time in the development of our school, and we are looking for a colleague committed to improving the life chances of our young people. We offer a wide-ranging curriculum that inspires students and broadens their horizons.

The post represents an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious leader to make their mark and help establish a culture of sustained excellence in a truly unique school.  The responsibilities of the post will be decided depending on the strengths of the successful candidate in the context of the senior team.   The successful candidate must:

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner


• be passionate about raising student achievement and aspirations


• be able to inspire and get the best from others


• show commitment to the school’s vision and ethos


• be creative, innovative and energetic


• have proven leadership experience and the potential to develop further

We offer;

• The opportunity to work in a high achieving and truly comprehensive community school which challenges the stereotypes of underachieving boys


• A personalised CPD programme that offers a range of opportunities which seeks to support your future development


• Modern, state of the art facilities, including the technology and resources to support excellent teaching 

We are actively working to create an inclusive and diverse Senior Leadership Team.  Outstanding learning and teaching lie at the heart of every successful school and we place a high premium on this.  You will be required to teach as part of your role and at interview. 

Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to [email protected]   

Note: we do not accept CVs, and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.

Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged directly with the Heads PA, Vicky Brown 

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 14^th October 2026 with interviews scheduled over two days on Monday 19^th and Tuesday 20^th October 2026. 

Safeguarding Statement 

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.