Assistant Vice Principal (SENDCO)

Halewood Academy, Knowsley, Merseyside, L26 1UU

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69,596 - £76,772

Assistant Vice Principal (SENDCO) job summary

We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Vice Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. We need a strong, effective leader who will bring a passion and a strong work ethic focusing on leading the school’s SEND department and carrying out the role of the school SENDCO. The successful candidate must have completed the NASENCO qualification or have/be working towards the NPQ SENCO and have experience of being the named SENDCO in a similar setting.

You will be specifically responsible for embedding policy and practice in relation to SEND by ensuring all staff are clear about their roles and accountabilities. You will work closely with the Executive Principal and Vice Principal (SEND & Inclusion) to ensure the school continue to meet its statutory duties in relation to SEND and provides the appropriate levels of support to those pupils with EHCP’s and on the school’s SEN register.  

Other specific elements of the role will be decided upon once in post. This role will require the skills, dedication and work ethic consummate with that of a senior leader alongside a willingness to support and challenge all stakeholders.

At Halewood Academy we pride ourselves in providing an exceptional quality of education for all pupils and we are looking for a senior leader to further contribute to our learning community. We are seeking a well-rounded, experienced and inspirational leader who can support the school on its journey of continuous improvement.

Applications are invited from inspirational leaders who are eager to develop their leadership and contribute towards moving our school forward. We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers. The new Assistant Vice Principal will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

We would encourage interested applicants to arrange a tour of the school by emailing HumanResources@HalewoodAcademy.co.uk

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Halewood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

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About Halewood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Halewood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halewood-academy

Halewood Academy is a warm, welcoming, and successful 11 - 16 school at the heart of the community of Halewood. It is part of the Wade Deacon Trust. Halewood Academy was judged to be a ‘Good’ school in March 2022 by Ofsted. Visitors often tell us that their first impression of the school is of a friendly, lively and stimulating learning community. They commend the good behaviour of the pupils and their thirst for knowledge.

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