Assistant Headteacher: SEND, Inclusion & Whole-School Leadership

Leadership Scale L1-L5 | Full Time | Permanent Start Date: January 2027

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for inclusion and a desire to develop as a senior leader?

Drybrook Primary School, part of the Forest of Dean Trust, is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine excellent classroom practice with strategic leadership, leading SEND and inclusion across the school whilst contributing to whole-school improvement and the wider development of our staff and pupils.

This unique role offers the opportunity to:

• Teach and remain closely connected to classroom practice.
• Lead SEND provision and fulfil the SENCO role.
• Shape and lead an area of whole-school improvement.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.
• Access professional development and leadership opportunities across the Trust. 

At Drybrook, our vision is"Dream Big, Achieve Together." We are committed to providing high-quality education, fostering inclusion, and ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. As part of the Forest of Dean Trust, you'll benefit from working within a collaborative family of schools that values professional growth, innovation and staff wellbeing. 

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026, 12:00pm
Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026
Desired Start Date: 1 January 2027

To learn more about the role, the school, the Trust and the application process, please download and read the full recruitment pack below.