Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEND

St Peter's Catholic College, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SP

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £64,691 - £71,330 (L10 - L14)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Peter’s Catholic College is looking for an inspirational and highly effective Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEND. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting the Headteacher with the school’s strategic direction. You will lead on the development of high-quality, distinctive provision for pupils with SEND, as well as those who are disadvantaged. This is a role for a visible leader who can build strong relationships across the school community while maintaining the highest professional standards.

We are looking a for strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

• Has a commitment to Catholic education and would play an active role in the community of St Peter’s Catholic College;

• Is an existing Assistant Headteacher or an outstanding middle leader with a proven track record in creating an ambitious curriculum and generating outstanding outcomes for all pupils;

• Is a qualified SENDCo

• Promotes high expectations and will help our children to thrive in a culture that builds resilience and instil a sense of pride in what they achieve;

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates and inspires children and staff;

• Is creative, forward thinking and has proven experience in leading and managing areas of school development, particularly teaching and learning;

• Is an excellent communicator, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher;

• Can form a strong partnership with the leadership of the school and other leaders within the Trust;

What the school offers its staff

St Peter’s Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

The School offers:

• A strong, supportive ethos

• Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils

• Highly experienced and talented colleagues

• Excellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schools

• Supportive trust board, governors and parents

Candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the post and/or tour of the school with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 01642 298100 to arrange this.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SPE172 Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEND - St Peter's Catholic College - Closing Date 24.4.26.pdf - 4.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter's Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 574 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Catholic College website
• Email address: enquiries@stpeters.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 453462
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-catholic-college

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Catholic College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stpeters.npcat.org.uk.

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