Deputy Head of Additional Support / SENCO (DASM26)

Carmel College • Permanent • Merseyside, United Kingdom • 5h ago

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)