ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER 

To start August 2026

Full time - Permanent 

Leadership Scale Point  9 - 15 

Dorothy Goodman School is looking for 3 exceptional practitioners to join the leadership team. If you are passionate about providing each individual pupil with the support that they need then Dorothy Goodman could be the school for you. 

The school is committed to supporting pupils to achieve their aspirations through the core values of nurture and respect that lead to independence. With a diverse school community, high quality, personalised learning is the key to success. As a leader you will need to be committed, flexible and resilient to the demands of the school. 

Dorothy Goodman School is a specialist setting that supports children and young people with cognition & learning and communication & interaction needs. We work with pupils across 6 sites including satellite bases on mainstream schools. Our school community has a diverse range of needs and ages and we welcome applications from experienced leaders and those who are taking their first steps into leadership. 

You will be joining a committed team of staff who hold pupils at the heart of everything that we do. A diverse school needs varied provision delivered by skilled practitioners - creativity, a quest for developing learning and an understanding of up-to-date research are crucial for anyone interested in joining the school.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March 2026

Interviews will be held: Friday 20th March 2026

If you would like to book an appointment to visit the school please contact Sherene on sherene.reading@dorothygoodman.leics.sch.uk.  Visits with Sam Grisewood (Head of School - Primary Phase) and Jonathan Chandler (Head of School - Secondary Phase) will be available on:

• Friday 30th January 2026 10am - 12pm 

• Tuesday 3rd February 10am - 12pm 

• Thursday 12th February 1.30pm - 3.00pm 

• Wednesday 25th February 1.30pm - 3.00pm

• Monday 2nd March 11am - 1.00pm

If you are unable to make these times please let Sherene know and she will try to work flexibly to arrange a visit.

Please note that Dorothy Goodman School is a split site school and where an assistant headteacher is based will be determined in collaboration with the leadership team once recruitment to all roles has been completed.