At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to support SEND students in an inclusive educational environment.
- Company: Outstanding Birmingham-based educational setting with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working patterns available.
- Other info: Join a supportive leadership team in a thriving educational community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of SEND students and shape their educational journey.
- Qualifications: Experience as a SENCO or willingness to work towards qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Are you an education expert?
We are currently seeking to represent a motivated Head of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)for a permanent job to start in either October 2026 or January 2027.
We are working in partnership with an outstanding, Birmingham based, West Midlands setting (B12) to assist with their permanent recruitment process for this exciting opportunity.
This Ofsted outstanding setting is well established with state-of-the-art facilities available to their staff and students.
They have an impressive Library, filled with subject-specific books, a bustling social area for refreshments and a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.
Both staff and students thrive in the environment and are led by a long-standing leadership team.
The setting offers a wide range of A-Level and BTEC coursesand a variety of Adult Learningand Higher Education programmes.
In addition, they have strong links with local primary and secondary schools which allows them to offer additional placements to their ECT’s during their first years as a newly qualified teacher.
They excel at providing a fully inclusive curriculum and as the new college SENCO you will be in a position to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge SEND studentswith the support of your own team of professionals.
If you have substantial experience as a SENCO but have not yet completed your qualification this may be offered as part of your package.
Ideally the role is offered as full time post, however a varied working pattern can be discussed further for successfully shortlisted applicants.
In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:
- A relevant UK based SENCO qualification or willing to work towards this.
- Substantial experience working within pupils with SEND within a Secondary or Sixth Form education setting.
- All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
- Exceptional references.
All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.
- Proposed start date: October 2026 or January 2027
- Annual Salary: Up to £56,909 including a TLR of £5,195
- Date posted: 16.09.26
- Application closing date: 14.10.26
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Head of SEND/SENCo in Birmingham employer: Education Experts
As a leading provider of educational support, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values the expertise of our SEND specialists. Located in Kidderminster, West Midlands, we offer flexible part-time opportunities that allow educators to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with complex needs. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our staff have access to growth opportunities while working in a supportive environment dedicated to transforming education for children with severe learning difficulties.
