Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion (SENDCO)

Paganel Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive SLT

Leadership development

Career progression opportunities

Multi-academy trust collaboration

Professional development range

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

Paganel Primary School in Birmingham invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENDCO). This permanent full-time post leads SEND provision and supports the Senior Leadership Team to raise attainment and inclusion.

You will drive strategic development of SEND across the school, mentor staff, and model outstanding practice. The role offers opportunities within the drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust and a commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND provision across the school and ensure inclusive practice is embedded in every class.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement whole-school SEND strategy.
• Model outstanding practice and coach staff to realise potential in learners with SEND.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children while ensuring high standards of teaching and learning for SEND learners.

Job description

Assistant Headteacher Inclusion (SENDCO) - Permanent Fulltime

Salary: L6 - L10

Paganel Primary School, Swinford Road Selly Oak, B29 5TG

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Headteacher: James Hill

Are you an outstanding and dedicated teacher with a passion for inclusive education?

Do you have the expertise to drive outstanding SEND provision?

Can you support and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then this exciting post may be the next step on your career ladder.

While leading by example and demonstrating outstanding practice as a SENDCo, you will have the opportunity to lead across the school.

You will be responsible for the leadership of SEND supporting the Senior Leadership Team to develop whole school strategy, to ensure all SEND learners across the school experience the great teaching they deserve. You will be innovative, creative, and outstanding in all that you do, but most importantly, you will be able to realise this potential in others.

We will offer

• A supportive and nurturing Senior Leadership Team
• Leadership skill development for your specialism.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children.
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust, offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and hardworking colleagues.
• As part of drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust, we can offer an extensive range of professional development involving all Trust schools, support from within school but most of all the confidence and trust to develop your teaching and leadership skills without risk.

Interview Dates

Thursday 5th November - morning - 9:15 - 10:00

Friday 6th November - morning - 9:15 - 10:00

Monday 9th November - 9:15 - 10:00

Please telephone in advance and speak to Melanie Jat to confirm your attendance.

The closing date: Monday 23rd November at 12:00 noon 2026

Interviews will be held: week commencing 7th December 2026

Paganel Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. the applicant will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post.

In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer.

The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.