Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion

Roberts Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  26 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8-L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Head of Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team at Roberts Primary School. This is a non-class-based leadership role in the first instance, providing the opportunity to work strategically across the school to ensure that every child is supported, included and able to thrive.

You will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and have your own team which includes a dedicated SEND intervention teacher, who is also a qualified SENDCO. The SEND intervention teacher leads on areas including EHCP assessments, interventions and annual reviews. This collaborative approach provides an exciting opportunity to develop and strengthen our inclusive practice while maintaining a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. You will also form part of a wider team including an experienced pastoral lead and learning mentor.

What the school offers its staff

Following our recently positive Ofsted inspection, where leadership was recognised as strong, we are looking for an inspirational and proactive leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, is a strong advocate for children and is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil.

Roberts is a welcoming and ambitious school with a supportive staff team, delightful children and extensive grounds and facilities, including our purpose-built four-acre Forest School. We are committed to providing rich experiences for our pupils and creating an environment in which every child can feel that they belong, achieve and thrive.

There is also an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key role in the development of an on-site specialist provision/resource base, as part of a wider project being developed in partnership with the local authority. This is an opportunity to help shape something from the ground up and have a lasting impact on provision for children and families within our community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Inclusion - Assistant Headteacher.docx - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

About Roberts Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Roberts Primary School website
• Email address: clawrence@roberts.dudley.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01384 987 330
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roberts-primary-school

Roberts Primary School is an impressive, state-of-the-art 3-form school in North Dudley with excellent facilities, including Nursery, wraparound and an Environment Zone with a 4-acre forest school.
We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children and adults feel safe, valued and are encouraged and supported to achieve the very best that they can.
Roberts Primary School is on an exciting journey of development following the appointment of a new Headteacher and an additional Deputy Headteacher.

Arranging a visit to Roberts Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clawrence@roberts.dudley.sch.uk.

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