SEND Admissions Team Leader

Walsall College; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Up to 29 days annual leave

On-site parking

Staff training & team building

Wellbeing initiative (ZEST)

Cycle to Work

Simply Health scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward & recognition

Campus facilities & Little Professors'

The Hub access (Gym, Spa)

Job summary

Walsall College is seeking an organised SEND Admissions Team Leader to oversee the admissions journey from application to enrolment for learners with SEND. You will lead the admissions team, coordinate statutory consultations with local authorities, and work closely with families and curriculum teams to inform placement decisions and support planning.

You will champion a person-centred approach to ensure successful learner transitions onto college life, with a focus on equality of opportunity,

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate SEND admissions journey from application to enrolment.
• Oversee statutory consultation processes with local authorities.
• Collaborate with families and curriculum teams to inform placement decisions and support planning.
• Ensure person-centred support planning and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SEND admissions team.
• Coordinate admissions processes to ensure timely enrolment.
• Engage with local authorities, families and curriculum teams.
• Promote inclusive practice and safeguarding across admissions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Job description

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and learner-focused SEND Admissions Team Leader to join our Inclusive Support Service.

In this key role, you will lead and coordinate the admissions journey for applicants with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring a timely, supportive, and person-centred experience from application through to enrolment. You will oversee statutory consultation processes, work closely with local authorities, families, and curriculum teams, and ensure accurate information is gathered to inform placement decisions and effective support planning.

You will play a vital role in supporting successful learner transitions into college, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities who is passionate about improving outcomes for learners with SEND.

For full specification requirements please refer to the attached job description.

In return, we offer;

• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.