Forest Hill School - Director of Strategy & Resources presso London Borough of Lewisham

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

Tel. 020 8699 9343

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

Director of Strategy & Resources

Permanent / Full time contract

Start Date: March 2026

Salary Range: L12 – L16 - £77,691 to £84,841 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 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision (SFH6) with Sydenham School for male and female students.

Forest Hill School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Strategy and Resources to help shape our journey to excellence.   It 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. 

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. 

The successful candidate for the post will ideally have:

• 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

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. 

Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ where you will find a comprehensive job description 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 Support Staff 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 5th November with interviews scheduled for the following week.   

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified and that the interview process will include data, finance and HR based tasks.

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.