Assistant Headteacher - Head of Inclusion


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dudley, DY3 2AZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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.

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