SENCO

Job title: SENCo

First for Education are seeking an experienced and committed Teacher with either the SENCo qualification or a strong background in SEN to join a new special school in Wolverhampton, supporting pupils with additional needs, specifically Autism, ADHD and Challenging Behaviour to access learning and achieve their potential.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working within a specialist SEN provision. You will shape the school’s ethos in conjunction with the senior leadership team, oversee the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy, and design bespoke support plans for the schools pupils aged between 11 and 16.
 
SENCo role requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Ideally will hold the SENCo qualification
  • Experience teaching pupils with SEND
  • Strong understanding of differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Ideally experience supporting Autism, ASD and SEMH, or a willingness to do so
  • Ability to plan and deliver personalised learning and EHCP’s
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful SENCo will:

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual needs
  • Support pupils with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs
  • Monitor, assess and track pupil progress
  • Work closely with the Head Teacher and other leadership team to deliver a robust SEND policy and process.
  • Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment
  • Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

Interested in this SENCo job in Wolverhampton?
If you are interested in applying for this SENCo Teacher role in Wolverhampton, please apply today or send your CV to chris.ward@firstforeducation.co.uk
 
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.