Warden's Introduction

Forest is an extraordinary school. Building on our long heritage, we are proudly ambitious, agile to change, and sufficiently forward thinking to enable us to be at the forefront of all that we do and offer.

With a strong community spirit and emphasis on service, joining Forest means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive and caring School. We want everyone to flourish, fulfil their potential, feel valued and have a sense of belonging. Happiness is positively correlated with motivation and achievement. The strength of the social connections which our pupils develop with their teachers and peers is a testament to this.

We believe that it is important to find the right level of challenge for each pupil so that they are engaged but not overwhelmed. Our focus on the holistic development of the individual ensures they recognise the importance of working hard, being part of a team, and being aspirational for themselves. Through our co-curricular and wellbeing programmes we place great emphasis on the development of soft skills such as problem-solving, resilience, flexibility and self-reflection.

Our academic ethos is simple – we want pupils to master their subjects, be intellectually curious, to think creatively and understand how they learn and subsequently grow into great life-long learners.

We aim to ensure that when our pupils leave Forest to step into a world that is constantly changing, they are confident individuals who are willing to take responsibility and have the right mindset and skills to equip them for success at each stage of their lives.

I very much look forward to welcoming you to the School so that you can experience the warmth and vibrancy of our community for yourself.

Claire Tao
Warden

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of vacancies can be found in the job description and person specification.

Please also refer to the job description to find out whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest School as staff are our single most important asset. Some the key benefits include:

• Walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street overground station
• A comprehensive and research-informed professional development programme
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Generous holiday entitlements
• Our own salary scale with salaries above those paid in the maintained sector
• Membership of the School’ Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Membership of a pension scheme
• 20% Fee remission for children attending Forest School. For part-time staff the fee remission will be prorated in proportion of their working hours
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Free hot or cold lunch
• Refreshments available throughout the day

Policies and Documents

• Prospectus
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy