Strategic SEND & Additional Support Deputy Head

Deputy Head of Additional Support / SENCO (DASM26)

Application Deadline: 11 June 2026

Department: Additional Learning Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Helens, England

Description

All staff must make a positive contribution to:

• the Catholic ethos of the College
• the College Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy;
• the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
• their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College.

The person appointed would be expected to:

• To support the College SENCO to strategically lead the direction and development of support for Level 3 students with SEND and ensure they are supported to reach their full potential.
• To support the work of the SENCO to raise standards of Level 3 student attainment and achievement.
• To lead on the daily operational duties for the ALS team.
• To liaise with external agencies to support students with SEND.
• To deputise for the College SENCO when necessary.
• To work with the College SENCO to support the re integration of Level 3 students who are experiencing a period of school refusal or lesson avoidance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Please see attached job description and person specification.

Salary Information a

Closing date: 10 am on Thursday 11th June 2026, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.

Start date: 25th August 2026

Contract: Established, 36 hours per week, term time only + 1 additional week

Salary: Point 18 to 19 - £35,395 to £37,734 per annum (payable £29,132.81 to £31,057.98 per annum depending on experience)