Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)

apartmentWest Bromwich Collegiate Academy placeWest Bromwich calendar_month 
LOCATION: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
SALARY: Leadership – 12 - 16 (£65,286 - £72,162 per annum)
HOURS: Full Time, Permanent

REQUIRED FOR: September 2025

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with 805 students on roll.

Recently graded by Ofsted as outstanding in 3 categories and extremely close to outstanding in the 4th, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability level, and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live.

Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

  • Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
  • a supportive working environment and team ethos
  • friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Will be responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment throughout WBCA
  • Will lead on the strategic direction and development of the Academy offer for SEND students
  • Has a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student
  • Has a deep commitment to the Trust’s aim of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
  • Has high standards for themselves and the staff and students in their care

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
  • Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
  • Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
  • Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
  • Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
  • Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
  • Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
  • To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

More information about West Bromwich Collegiate Academy can be found on the website: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy – Innovate | Collaborate | Inspire (wbca.school)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025

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