Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision), Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L8 – L12 £61,534 to £67,898
What skills and experience we're looking for
This will be a key role in the strategic leadership of Northwood Community Primary in the relentless pursuit of our ambition to improve outcomes for all pupils. Under the direction of the Headteacher and the Deputy Headteacher the Assistant Headteacher will play a lead role in driving the aims and objectives of the school, pro-actively lead and manage staff, lead inclusive practice across the school through removing barriers to learning and promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
As a lead professional you will ensure that teaching and learning is inspiring, engaging, and personalised, maximising all students’ potential and empowering them to become enthusiastic and independent learners.
This post will include the role of mainstream SENCO and the successful applicant will need to have an in-depth knowledge of the four areas of SEND and supporting staff in the early identification of need and in using adaptive strategies to mitigate barriers to achievement, so no pupil misses out on their curriculum entitlement. You will be expected to hold, or work towards, the NPQSEND qualification. This post will carry a part time teaching responsibility of 2 days per week.
You will be expected to liaise with professionals from a range of outside agencies in order to source additional support to meet pupils’ diverse needs.
You will also be responsible, alongside core SLT, for monitoring and evaluating the performance of all teaching staff and support the delivery of improvement strategies. The remit of this role may change as the post holder further develops.
Please also refer to the person specification / job description attached.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you excellent CPD opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 473 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- acassin@ncps.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01514778630
Northwood Community Primary School is a unique 21st century learning environment where all pupils are able to thrive and achieve their full potential in the heart of the community.
We are a two-form mainstream provision with a 104 place Nursery. We also house a LA maintained Designated Special Provision, the Knowsley Language Hub and a private nursery.
As a fully inclusive school, we work hard to ensure that every child has access to a curriculum that will develop their emotional, social and academic abilities. All children are provided with stimulating and enriching learning opportunities and we also offer bespoke alternative provision as needed. We work hard to motivate and challenge with our positive and inclusive approach to learning throughout the school.
Northwood is a central part of the community and welcomes parents and carers into the life of the school. We offer weekly SEND surgeries, half-termly SEND forums and termly EAL forums. In addition, our Inclusion Team provides signposting to key support agencies and early intervention support. A range of childcare is also available from 0-11 years old both through our school nursery and our onsite private provider.
We hope this information gives you a flavour of school life and hope you find the information you need. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Arranging a visit to Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email acassin@ncps.co.uk.
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