SENDCo (Secondary School) – Birmingham

SENDCo (Secondary School) – Birmingham

Full Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Are you an experienced and passionate SENDCo looking for your next rewarding opportunity in a welcoming and supportive secondary school?

We are seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join a highly regarded secondary school in Birmingham from September 2026, at the start of the new academic year. This is a full-time position offering excellent long-term prospects and has the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing school community that is fully committed to inclusion, student wellbeing, and ensuring every learner achieves their full potential.

The Role

As SENDCo, you will lead and manage the school's SEND provision, ensuring that students with additional needs receive high-quality support and access to an inclusive educational experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the school's SEND strategy and provision
• Identifying and assessing students with special educational needs and disabilities
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, carers and external agencies
• Monitoring student progress and implementing effective intervention strategies
• Managing EHCP processes and annual reviews
• Supporting staff with SEND best practice and inclusive teaching strategies
• Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and statutory requirements
• Promoting a culture of inclusion across the school

Essential Requirements

• National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENDCos (or equivalent mandatory SENDCo qualification)
• Previous experience working as a SENDCo within a secondary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation
• Experience managing EHCPs and working with external agencies
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A commitment to improving outcomes for students with SEND

Desirable

• Significant experience leading SEND provision in a secondary school
• Experience contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives
• Ability to support and develop teaching staff through coaching and training

The School

This is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong leadership team and a positive working environment. Staff are well supported and there is a genuine commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

The school prides itself on creating a culture where students and staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to succeed.

What We Offer

• Full-time role starting September 2026
• Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

How to Apply

If you are a qualified and experienced SENDCo with the required NPQ for SENDCos qualification and are looking for an exciting new challenge in Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your SEND leadership career.

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Full Time, Long Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.