Head of SEND/SENCo

Education Experts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is representing a Birmingham-based, Ofsted outstanding setting in West Midlands for a permanent Head of SEND and SENCO appointment. The role starts October 2026 or January 2027 and includes a TLR.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team to support SEND learners and contribute to an inclusive, high-performance curriculum. Applicants should have a UK SENCO qualification or be willing to work towards it, substantial SEND experience in secondary or sixth form, and be

Qualifications

• UK-based SENCO qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Substantial SEND experience in secondary or sixth form education settings.
• Needed Safer recruitment documents including right to work proof and Enhanced DBS.
• Excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SEND/SENCO team to support SEND students.
• Maintain a fully inclusive curriculum and set high expectations for learners.

Skills

SEND experience

SENCO leadership

Education

UK SENCO qualification

Job description

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 courses and a variety of Adult Learning and Higher Education programmes. In addition, they have strong links with local primary and secondary schools which allows them to offer additional placements to their ECTs 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 students with 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.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. 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.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements. If you are a qualified SENCO or a SEND specialist who is keen to complete the SENCO qualification within a new role in Birmingham, West Midlands we would be keen to speak with you.

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