About Us
The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. We are a school that promotes and celebrates the importance of 'family' and are committed to working closely with students, parents, local primary schools and other community stakeholders.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 8 pt20-24 (currently £32, £35,412.00 pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time term time only plus 1 week
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Interviews: Thursday 16th October 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society to embed this developing role. You will need to enjoy a varied workload, be organised, creative, and have excellent people skills. The successful candidate will provide a flexible approach supporting attendance across secondary and primary age. You will be expected to have the drive, resilience, and enthusiasm necessary for this important role, with a strong background in Education Welfare, Social Care or from within the education arena.
Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice, we are ambitious about developing our attendance agenda and are looking for individuals who are able to think creatively and flexibly about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on inclusive practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people, and families that we support.
You will be joining an ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues. You will have the opportunity to help shape the role of this new post and will have regular support and guidance from the pastoral team and senior leaders overseeing whole school attendance.
Further Information
The Forest School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Please apply via the Joining Us/Staff Vacancies page on our website:
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Job Reference: SCHO01054