Forest Hill School - Director of Strategy & Resources Forest Hill School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Strategy and Resources to help shape our journey to excellence. The role is a permanent full‑time contract starting in March 2026 with a salary range of £77,691 to £84,841 pa (London). Dacres Road, London SE23 2XNTel: 020 8699 9343Website: https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk Ofsted Report, January 2024: Forest Hill School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Responsibilities The Director of Strategy & Resources is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and acts as a professional adviser to the Headteacher and Governors on whole school issues, financial resource management, facility and property management, health & safety management. S/he is responsible for these areas and for researching and communicating all statutory and legal changes relating to them. Qualifications

A degree Excellent IT skills including proficiency in financial management information system(s) and other appropriate tools – including Word and Excel Exceptional interpersonal skills and team skills at a senior level; the ability to influence Proven experience of financial management and control, preferably in the public sector. Experience of successfully leading, planning and managing PFI facilities and administration Successful experience of income generation and an understanding of educational enterprise. Effective people and performance management experience An understanding of partnership working and how to promote relationships in the wider community

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunities 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. Safeguarding 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. Rehabilitation of Offenders This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Please apply by emailing vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 5th November with interviews scheduled for the following week. #J-18808-Ljbffr