Deputy Headteacher and SENDCO - Forestdale Primary School

We are a school rated good by Ofsted and work with our local community to support and enrich the lives of our children. We have just had confirmation of a new build which is an exciting addition to what we already offer as a school for the local community - come and be part of our amazing Forestdale Team!

Following a new career opportunity for our current Deputy Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher (non-class based) from September 2025 to be part of the Senior Leadership Team and have a corporate responsibility for the smooth running and leadership of the whole school, in particular to lead on and promote the school’s vision for SEND, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion.

The successful candidate will be an experienced SENDCO and senior or middle leader with a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice and the ability to improve, challenge and support colleagues. They will also have superb drive and enthusiasm and demonstrate the ethos of being uncompromising in ensuring the very best education for our pupils.

We are looking for someone who will:

· ensure that all pupils are valued as individuals

· have excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate with pupils, parents, staff and external professionals

· have integrity and the ability to inspire trust and confidence when dealing with confidential issues

· be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour

· commit to maintaining and further developing partnerships between our school, parents, Trust and the wider community

· has experience of SEND and inclusion

This position is not suitable for ECTs (Early Career Teachers).

How to apply:

For an informal chat about the post or to visit our school and for an application pack please contact the Headteacher via: enquiry@forestdale.bham.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are also available from the school office or school website

Completed application forms should be emailed to: enquiry@forestdale.bham.sch.uk

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than 1500 words that highlights your suitability and preparation for this position including your personal educational philosophy and vision.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.

Interviews will take place in March.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.