SENCo

The Coleshill School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum + TLR1b + SEN allowance

SENCo job summary

The Coleshill School is seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to lead and develop our SEND provision and ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and SEND practitioner to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive practice across the school. We are looking for someone who is passionate about championing the needs of students with SEND, driving high standards of achievement, and supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding provision.

As SENCo, you will:

Lead and manage the school's SEND provision.

Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.

Work collaboratively with staff, families, external agencies and stakeholders to secure the best outcomes for students.

Monitor and evaluate the progress of students with SEND, implementing effective interventions where required.

Provide strategic leadership and professional development to colleagues on inclusive teaching and learning.

Promote a culture where all students feel valued, supported and able to succeed.

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 and SEN allowance

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

What you need to do now

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Brindley, Head of School, brindley.r@thecoleshillschool.org. To apply for this role please complete an online application form. If you are an internal candidate, you will only need to complete the mandatory fields on the application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

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 The Coleshill School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Coleshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coleshill-school-birmingham

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