Assistant Head Teacher; Head of Inclusion

Employer St. Paul & St. Timothy's Catholic Infant School Address St Pauls And St Timothys Infant School
South Parkside Drive
L12 8RP
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The governing body are looking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and ambitious leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Head Teacher (Head of Inclusion)
Our children would like a leader who follows our mission statement,
Love, Learn, Achieve, Believe
LOVES them – someone who makes them feel safe, valued, listened to and proud to belong to our school. Someone who celebrates what makes every child unique and helps them feel that they matter.
Helps them LEARN – someone who makes sure every child is challenged, supported and inspired to discover what they can do. Someone who never puts a limit on their potential.
Helps them BELIEVE – someone who sees the strengths in every child, believes in them when things are difficult and encourages them to be brave, resilient and ambitious.
Helps them ACHIEVE – someone removes barriers, opens doors and gives every child the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
We are looking for a leader who will champion every child, particularly those with SEND and those who may face disadvantage.
You will lead our SEND provision and ensure that every child receives the right support, challenge and opportunities to thrive.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Our children would like a leader who makes sure they are safe, listened to and protected, who promotes a strong culture of safeguarding and works closely with staff, families and external agencies to put children's wellbeing first.
We want someone who is ambitious, nurturing, innovative and determined to make a difference. Someone who will inspire our staff, champion our children and turn barriers into opportunities.

Job Title Assistant Head Teacher (Head of Inclusion) Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location Liverpool

Grade L5-L9 Actual Salary Information none Actual Salary Range £59,137 - £65,278 Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full time Start Date Friday, January 1st, 2027 Closing Date Friday, October 2nd, 2026

The successful candidate will:

• Will support the Head Teacher in promoting the strong Catholic ethos of our school.
• Have proven leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate clear vision for their area.
• Be flexible and creative and have successful experience of raising standards.
• Be prepared to work in partnership with the challenging and supportive Governing Body.
• Work in close partnership with the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher on the operational management of the school, to secure provision for pupils of the highest quality.
• Be prepared to make operational decisions in the absence of the Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher.
• Take an active role in the strategic leadership and management of the school.
• Take the lead on further developing staff, enabling them to provide a fully inclusive curriculum.

Be a passionate leader who is able to nurture, empower and inspire children and staff and lead by example.

• Be an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher who can raise standards and inspire and support our dedicated team.
• Be expected to have a commitment to their continuing professional development.
• Have significant experience of working in the role of SENCO.
• Hold NASENCO award or NPQSEN(D) or be committed to undertake the qualification
• Have significant experience of working as part of a Safeguarding Team.
• Have significant experience of working as part of a Senior Leadership Team.
• Have significant experience of working with a wide range of external partners.
• Be outward looking, with a proven record of partnership working and sharing of good practice beyond the school.

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