SENDCO

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated SENDCO to inspire and lead in a vibrant educational environment. This role involves developing an engaging curriculum for diverse learners and fostering a culture of excellence among staff and students. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive network, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. Join a team that values leadership, innovation, and the pursuit of educational excellence, and help shape the future of students in a disadvantaged community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension schemes

Generous holidays

Healthcare plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving standards and raising pupil outcomes.
• Experience in delivering outstanding attainment and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Develop an engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learners.
• Lead a successful faculty and motivate colleagues to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Teaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Coaching Skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion, and commitment to lead and deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star leader might be the best career move you ever make.

About Star King Solomon Academy

Star King Solomon Academy is an all-through Christian faith school for 4 to 16-year-olds in central Birmingham. In addition to serving Christian children and families, the school welcomes children of all faiths and beliefs. We joined Star Academies in 2024, and like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all pupils. Rooted in Christian values, we provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum complemented by a rich leadership programme that nurtures character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based on the belief that every pupil can become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a SENDCO with a proven track record of improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We welcome talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership role.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learners and have the resolve to make a real difference. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organizational and motivational skills.

You should demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty, drawing on extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing, supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage and progress learners.

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust operating over 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organization committed to improving life chances for young people in deprived areas, helping them succeed academically and professionally. Every day offers an opportunity to shape a young person’s future, guided by our STAR values.

We invest in professional development through our Star Talent Academy, offering training, mentoring, and progression across our growing network of academies, potentially elevating your career.

We also offer a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries, pension schemes, generous holidays, and healthcare plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below. For an informal discussion, call us at 01213 571 905.

This vacancy covers the Primary and Secondary Star King Solomon Academy sites.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2025.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, and promoting pupil welfare. Our recruitment process includes rigorous pre-employment checks.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring all employees feel respected and able to perform at their best. We oppose all forms of discrimination.