Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO

If you would like to apply for this role please apply through our online recruitment site which is available via: careers.thedeantrust.co.uk

SALARY: L1 £51,773 - L5 £57,137

START DATE: September 2026

WORKING PATTERN: Mon-Fri

CONTRACT: 2 Year Fixed-Term

LOCATION: ParkView Academy, Twig Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 2LL

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Headteacher And Head of School

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join a successful senior leadership team at Park View Academy. The trust’s vision is for all our pupils to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and succeed in their journey through life. The successful candidate will share this vision whilst driving forward continual school improvement at Park View Academy and work in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team working at Park View Academy Park View Academy is in the west hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Huyton and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate

Leadership experience within a primary school

● Impact as a leader; including a proven record of excellent progress measures.
● An ability to establish positive and enriching relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents/carers.
● A knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, particularly in relation to inclusion, and the ability to respond to them strategically.

We also welcome you to come and visit Park View Academy, if you would like to book a School tour please contact admin@deantrustparkview.co.uk.

Application Closing Date: 12:00pm Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 18th May

If you have any queries, please contact the HR team on omairchunara@thedeantrust.co.uk

The Dean Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.