Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo

We are looking for a qualified and dedicated Assistant Headteacher with Special Education Needs Coordination responsibility. The successful candidate would become an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and lead a passionate SEND team.

St Hilda’s is situated on the edge of Sefton Park in South Liverpool within a welcoming and supportive community. We have high expectations of behaviour and there are excellent relationships between staff and students, based on mutual respect. St Hilda’s is a high-performing, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a Sixth Form. 

In 2021, Ofsted judged the school still to be Good and in 2017 SIAMS (church schools’ inspection) rated the school Outstanding.  In 2019 SIAMS Keeping on Track report highlighted ‘The dynamic Christian leadership and vision of the headteacher directs and inspires school improvement and ensures that the school’s distinctiveness and ethos are of the highest priority.’  We are unashamedly a Christian school

As the successful candidate, you would be joining a very close-knit, highly supportive family.  We have made some significant changes; becoming co-educational, changing our vision and values, but we know that we can improve further with the right people.

The Candidate:

The succesful candidate will have a track record of success as a teacher in a secondary school, in particular with learners with Special Educational Needs. Experience teaching SEN students with EAL and experience within a SENCo role is essential. 

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. Demonstrable experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as passion about making a difference to the lives of young people are vital for this role.

Professional Development relevant to Leadership is also essential as the successful candidate will lead a strong SEND team and be part of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Please download the Applicant Information pack to view the detailed job description and person specification for further information about the role. 

 Candidates are very welcome to contact the school to discuss a school visit.