SENCO

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1a

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grace Academy Darlaston is a secondary Academy with approximately 1,100 students and 130 staff. We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of SEND provision and to support the Assistant Principal for Inclusion with the strategic vision of SEND across the school. The post holder will be expected to participate in activities and initiatives across the Trust.

• Support in determining the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN policy) and provision in the school
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other stakeholders.
• The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher.

Strategic development of SEN policy and provision:

• Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or disability across the school, monitoring or reviewing the quality of provision.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision with pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the Academy Improvement Plan.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice.
• Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective.
• Promote a culture of deliberate practice among teaching staff, encouraging ongoing reflection and targeted development to enhance teaching skills specific to SEND.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed high-quality SEND teaching strategies into whole-school professional development plans, ensuring consistent and effective practice.

Operation of SEN policy and co-ordination of provision:

Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map

Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEND support.

Advise on the use of the school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff deployment.

Be aware of provision in the local offer.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - SENCO.pdf - 1.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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