SENCo

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a sixth form college and a member of the Heart of Mercia Multi-academy Trust.  The College specialises in the delivery of A levels for 16- to 19-year-olds, offering a broad curriculum with extensive enrichment opportunities. The College is a vibrant, inclusive community with over 2000 students from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds, all united in their enthusiasm for learning.

We seek a proactive individual with extensive experience in learning support for the role of SENCo, to start in the summer term. 

The SENCo will lead the strategic and operational function of learning support provision and will play an important role in advising the Principal on the development of SEND policy and provision within the College. As a member of the college leadership team (CLT), the SENCo will participate in the formulation and implementation of college strategy and policy in all matters relating to learning support and SEND.  

The College is fully committed to supporting all members of staff through staff development and in-service training.

This is a permanent, full-time post, subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association.  Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association leadership spine L1-3 (currently £49,268 - £51,969).

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college: email hr@kedst.ac.uk; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.  Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document).  Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 31 January.  Interviews are anticipated to take place on Wednesday 9 February.   

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The College celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.