SENDCo

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SENDCO to join their team and make a significant impact on students with additional needs. This permanent role offers an excellent salary package and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to staff development. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. Join a collaborative team that values hard work and kindness, and contribute to shaping the future of education for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students with additional needs make accelerated progress.
• Collaborate with staff to provide exceptional educational experiences.

Skills

SENDCO experience

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Positivity

Kindness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SENDCO qualification

Job description

Vacancy for SENDCO

From September 2025

PERMANENT

MPR/UPR (£31,650 - £49,084) + SEN Allowance (£2,679 - £5,285 dependent on experience)

About Wombourne High School

We are part of a Multi Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school, with over 750 employees and more than 5,500 students based in Dudley, West Midlands.

Role Overview

We seek a SENDCO to play a key role in ensuring students with additional needs make accelerated progress and achieve their full potential. We value attributes such as hard work, positivity, and kindness, and seek staff who exemplify these qualities.

Our Educational Philosophy

While each school maintains its own identity within the Trust, we are committed to collaborative efforts to provide the best education for our students. Our approach is independent, challenging students to excel.

Staff Development and Expectations

Wombourne High School is renowned for staff development and sharing ideas within the Trust. We welcome well-organised, inspiring teachers driven to provide exceptional educational experiences. High expectations, energy, and enthusiasm are essential.

Application Details

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025, 9am

We may close this advertisement early if we receive many suitable applications.

Interview date: Friday 23rd May 2025

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Nicola Foreman at [e-mail].

Safeguarding and Recruitment

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any content that could pose a safeguarding concern or reputational risk. Any findings will be discussed during the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding children. All necessary checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List Check, will be completed. Failure to pass these checks may result in withdrawal of the job offer.

Legal and Disqualification Information

This role involves working in regulated activity and is subject to specific legal checks. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; certain convictions are considered protected and do not need disclosure. Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Appointments are conditional upon satisfactory police record checks via the DBS. Further guidance on DBS filtering is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide.

Equality Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.