SENDCO - Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a SENDCO at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. This is a Senior Leadership role which will operate across both schools.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised creative thinker who can provide a strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND. This will include managing our resource base which is a Focus Provision for Autistic children. You will be an inspirational leader, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support; someone who is passionate about children’s learning and welfare.
About us:We are a highly inclusive school that welcomes children with a diverse range of strengths and differences. We believe strongly in equal opportunities and that all children entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum. Our children with additional needs benefit from a personalised approach that meets their individual needs.
You will be working with our amazing children, who motivate and inspire us on a daily basis.
We are seeking a candidate who has:- Preferably a current SENDCo qualification
- Experience of the SENDCo role
- A good understanding of Autism and children with high support needs
- Experience of working across the Primary age range
- Knowledge and experience of managing successful processes, such as EHCP application and Annual Reviews
- Efficient time management
- An ability to build strong relationships with outside agencies and parents
- An ability to support and develop staff, modelling various strategies, such as Emotion Coaching, Low Arousal approach, intensive interaction
- A dedicated and caring team of professionals that make up our Devonshire family
- Support, fantastic CPD and opportunities provided by our values driven MAT, Victoria Academies Trust
- A well-established successful Focus Provision
- Well behaved, delightful children - visitors regularly comment on the impeccable behaviour
- A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Tuesday 6th October 11.00am
- Wednesday 7th October 4.00pm
- Monday 12th October 2.00pm
Closing date:
Monday 19th October 2026
Interview:
Wednesday 21st October 2026
Hours -
Full Time
Grade -
L2 - L6 (54,927 - £60,619 p.a.
Location -
Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick, B67 7AT
Contract -
Permanent
Closing Date -
Monday 19th October 2026
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