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SENDCO Opportunity at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies
Victoria Academies Trust has an exciting opportunity for a SENDCO at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. This Senior Leadership role will operate across both schools.
About the Role
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.
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You will be working with our amazing children, who motivate and inspire us on a daily basis.
Requirements
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
Benefits
- 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
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Dates to Visit Our Schools
Please make an appointment by calling 0121 558 1652 or emailing sharon.elliott@devinfacademy.org.uk
- Tuesday 6th October at 11.00am
- Wednesday 7th October at 4.00pm
- Monday 12th October at 2.00pm
Important Dates
- Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026
- Interview: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Job Details
- 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
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