SENDCO - Special Education Needs Co-ordinator

SENDCo - Secondary School (Tamworth)

• Start Date: Sept 2026
• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
• Pay: To be negotiated (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Tamworth to recruit an experienced and dedicated SENDCo for a September start. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity.

About the School

Our client is a well-established secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and student wellbeing. The leadership team prioritises a culture where every young person is supported to achieve their full potential, regardless of need or background.

The school has a clear vision for SEND provision, with inclusion embedded across all departments. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that students with additional needs are supported both academically and pastorally, enabling them to thrive within mainstream education.

The Role - SENDCo

The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for the leadership, development, and coordination of SEND provision across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the SEND provision across KS3 and KS4
• Oversee and review EHCPs, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance
• Coordinate provision mapping and targeted interventions
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure effective differentiation and inclusive classroom practice
• Liaise with parents, carers, governors, and external agencies
• Line manage SEND support staff and oversee deployment of Teaching Assistants
• Monitor and track progress of students with SEND, implementing strategies to close attainment gaps
• Contribute to whole-school inclusion strategy and safeguarding procedures
• Ensure the school meets all statutory requirements under the SEND Code of Practice

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant leadership experience in SEND
• Hold the National Award for SEND Coordination (or be working towards it) - desirable
• Have recent secondary school SENDCo or senior SEND leadership experience
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory frameworks
• Have proven experience managing EHCP processes and annual reviews
• Show strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Be committed to inclusive education and raising outcomes for vulnerable learners

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• A well-established SEND department
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Competitive pay (negotiable based on experience)

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SENDCo or an ambitious inclusion leader ready for your next challenge in a Tamworth secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

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