SENCo (across two Primary schools)

Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7BU

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2a £3,527 per annum

SENCo (across two Primary schools) job summary

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher with a commitment to ensuring every child can thrive? We are seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to lead and develop inclusive practice across two welcoming and ambitious primary schools: Slade Primary School and Deykin Avenue Junior & Infant School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across both schools, providing strategic leadership for SEND while supporting staff, pupils and families to achieve the very best outcomes. As this is a non-teaching position, you will have the time and capacity to focus fully on developing high-quality SEND provision, working alongside school leaders and staff to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed. This is a non-teaching SENCo role, allowing dedicated time to lead and coordinate SEND provision across both schools.

Key responsibilities

Lead and coordinate SEND provision across both schools.

Ensure pupils with additional needs receive high-quality, inclusive support that enables them to achieve their full potential.

Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff and external agencies to develop effective provision.

Champion inclusive teaching and learning, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

Support and coach colleagues to develop their confidence and expertise in meeting a wide range of learning needs.

Build positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they are valued partners in their child's education.

Monitor the impact of interventions and provision, using evidence to drive continuous improvement.

Provide strategic leadership for SEND without a teaching commitment, enabling you to focus on driving improvement and ensuring the highest standards of inclusive practice across both schools.

We are looking for someone who

Is a qualified teacher with successful classroom experience.

Holds, or is willing to work towards, the National Award for SEN Coordination (if required).

Has a strong understanding of SEND legislation, guidance and best practice.

Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for students with additional needs.

Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and student wellbeing.

We Offer

A competitive salary, including a TLR

The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people.

A supportive and collaborative staff team.

High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Danny Jones, Executive Headteacher, via email danny.jones@atlp.org.uk or call 0121 464 4460

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deykin-avenue-junior-and-infant-school

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