Senior Assistant Headteacher [Inclusion]

Senior Assistant Headteacher [Inclusion]

Vacancy

Salary: L18 – L21

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs C Lennox

St Wilfrid’s RC College

St Wilfrid’s RC College is seeking an inspiring, experienced SENDCo, who is a forward‑thinking leader to take on a pivotal strategic role within our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to champion Inclusion and SEND across a thriving secondary school and to contribute meaningfully to whole‑school improvement at an exciting time in our development.

As our Senior Assistant Head Teacher, you will help shape the direction of our school—ensuring that every young person receives an education that is ambitious, inclusive, and rooted in our core values. You will work alongside a committed, talented leadership team who are passionate about high standards, professional trust, and creating an environment where both students and staff can excel.

At St Wilfrid’s, we are unwavering in our belief that every child deserves exceptional provision, every lesson, every day. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and a shared desire to make a genuine difference.

We also recognise the importance of staff wellbeing. Our Workload Charter underpins our commitment to a supportive, balanced professional environment—one where innovation is encouraged, contributions are valued, and colleagues feel empowered to thrive.

Joining our community means becoming part of a wider Trust committed to its mission of creating Better Schools, Better Communities, and Better Futures in Christ.

If you are a dynamic leader with vision, resilience, and a passion for inclusive excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.  Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 27/01/2026.

Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.  For enquiries regarding this role, please contact recruitment@st-wilfrids.org

Interviews will be held on 02/02/2026.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.