About Us
The Laurels Primary School – Part of Durrington Multi-Academy Trust (DMAT)
Are you passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and behaviour?
Do you believe every child deserves to thrive in a school wheregetting better never stops?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your leadership journey.
At The Laurels Primary School, we are a small, friendly one-form entry primary with 190 pupils. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn—and we are ambitious for them in every aspect of school life.
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) who will:
* Lead as SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
* Champion inclusion, behaviour and wellbeing across the school.
* Shape provision for SEND and vulnerable learners, removing barriers to success.
* Monitor and develop teaching and learning, modelling excellent practice in the classroom.
* Lead with vision, clarity and teamwork to inspire staff and pupils alike.
You will join a dedicated leadership team and a staff body praised by Ofsted (October 2022) as"a close-knit team… supported by considerate leaders who are highly aware of staff well-being."
This is more than a leadership role—it's your chance to make a real and lasting difference in children's lives.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website here. We warmly encourage you to contact Carly Oliver, Executive Assistant to arrange a visit—we'd love to show you our brilliant pupils, dedicated staff and welcoming community.
Job Details
Salary: L1 to L3, £51,773 to £54,394
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The Laurels Primary School
Interviews: TBA
What You Need to Succeed
Please see full details in our Assistant Headteacher Pack, included with this advert or on a school website.
Further Information
The Laurels Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children. It is a core expectation of every member of staff to safeguard the wellbeing of every child within the school. Staff are supported through regular training and are expected to adhere to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
In addition to normal pre-employment checks, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a safeguarding interview.
Durrington Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Durrington Multi Academy Trust in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
The Laurels Primary 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 complete our application form and attach your supporting letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressing the points below by Monday 6th October 2025 at 9.00:
When applying, please provide a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4. In this, we ask you to demonstrate how your skills, experience and personal qualities make you an excellent candidate for the role of Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion). In particular, we would like you to demonstrate:
* How you have championed inclusion and safeguarding in your current or previous roles
* How you have modelled and developed high-quality teaching and learning
* How your leadership has had a measurable impact on pupil outcomes.
Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended.
Strong candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly.
Job Reference: SCHO00982