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Head of SENDCO - September 2025
Hallfield School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Full time position
£30,869 - £48,671 (M1-T2 on Hallfield teacher pay scale) plus annual allowance of £3,822
Salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
Hallfield School is looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational educator as our new Head of Learning Success. With relevant experience, and a strong track record in supporting diverse learners, this position is perfect for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
Overseeing the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and the HLP (Higher Learning Potential) provision across the school, key responsibilities of the Head of Learning Success include:
- Assessing pupils to identify needs and creating tailored plans to support their academic journey.
- Coordinating and leading parental meetings, fostering strong relationships with families.
- Supporting pupils in accessing the curriculum at an academically selective school.
- Leading on new initiatives to enhance the school’s provision for SEND and HLP pupils.
- Planning and delivering staff training to build capacity and expertise across the school.
- Collaborating with parents and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
In addition to these responsibilities, the successful candidate will serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with specific safeguarding responsibilities as a key member of the school’s welfare team.
- Employer contributing pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Free parking
- Free lunch for all staff all year round
- 50% Staff fee discount for children attending the school
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service recognition
- Free onsite gym
- Professional development opportunities including supportive CPD policy
Application details:
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025 (10am). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Interviews will take place on Monday 10th March 2025
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Safeguarding & Child Protection
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and all posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and involves regulated activity, and therefore successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. Identity and qualification checks, verification of the right to work in the UK and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken. We expect all applicants to read the School Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies prior to making an application.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
