Assistant Headteacher with leadership of Early Years and SEND

Assistant Headteacher with Early Years & SEND Leadership Job type: Permanent Salary: L1-L3 (dependent on experience) Start date:  September 2026   The Board of Directors of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader who is looking to join our innovative and ambitious team at Holy Family Catholic Academy. The role provides excellent opportunities to grow and develop as a leader and you will be strongly encouraged to innovate, develop and grow our current Early Years provision and its curriculum, aswell as enhance practice of all colleagues working within our Early Years Foundation Stage.   We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, talented and professional leader to join our community. The successful candidate will be ready to take the next step in their career in a strong values-led school, and will be someone who displays a strong commitment to professional growth and the flourishing of all. We welcome applicants from existing Early Years Leaders and SENDCOS or from those with relevant experience and a desire to train into the role.   Situated in Platt Bridge, Holy Family Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery is committed to ensuring every child and adult in our school community thrives and achieves their full potential. At Holy Family, our vision is for every adult and child to personally and academically thrive; to be resilient, independent and resourceful thinkers, equipped with the skills to be life-long learners. We consistently expect children to follow our school rules of Being Calm, Being Kind and Being Respectful.     Academy mission statement: At Holy Family we love Jesus and each other, live life to the full and learn with joy and spirit.   This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong Catholic Primary Academy.    The successful candidate will: Be nurturing, and supportive of our Catholic ethos and embrace the development of the Catholic life and mission of our academy Be passionate about creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment and a commitment to raising and driving improvement in standards across our school, specifically in Early Years. Have recent successful experience in an Early Years classroom and is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career. Have the skills to lead, improve and sustain academic achievement for all children. Have has high expectations for children’s learning, and can foster collaborative working and living our values and Trust behaviours every day. Is up to date with current research around Quality First Teaching and Early Years practice. Be a team player and have the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents and others working within our school and our Trust Show a commitment to continuous professional development