SENCO - The Orchard School

Are you a talented and dedicated SENCO who is ready to take on a new challenge? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils with diverse needs? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

The Orchard School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational person to join are our exceptional team.  It is an exciting time to join The Orchard School as we look to expand our provision to support additional pupils with profound and complex needs.  As an exemplary practitioner, you will bring your wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and motivation to our vibrant and forward-looking school. 

This position has a 2.5 day teaching commitment, and will have full strategic oversight of the EHCP process and be the key point of contact for Multi-Agency Professionals. 

You will:

be an outstanding Teacher who can motivate and inspire children be committed and inspirational about raising standards and life chances for all children have proven leadership and management skills and experience of a SENCO role have the ability to lead with energy, enthusiasm and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills be committed to involving parents and community in the work of the school At The Orchard School, we believe in nurturing every child's potential through a welcoming ethos and strong partnerships with families and other agencies. Our commitment to collaboration ensures that our pupils receive the best possible support and education. We are proud to be a dynamic school that values innovation and embraces new approaches.

To excel in this roles, you must have extensive experience and a genuine passion for the education of pupils with a wide range of needs. Your dedication to their growth and development will be evident in your teaching practice and your ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments.

We understand the importance of finding the right fit, which is why we encourage you to visit our school. Experience our friendly atmosphere and witness the incredible work being done by our dedicated staff and pupils. We have arranged visits on:

Thursday 13^th March @ 9:30 Thursday 20^th March @ 2:00 Please email deanna.jackson@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk at The Orchard School to secure your place.

Joining The Orchard School means joining a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.  If you are ready to embark on an exciting new journey with us, we would love to hear from you. Make a difference in the lives of our pupils and contribute to our successful school. Apply now and become a part of The Orchard School family.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references and a clear Disqualification by association return. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

If you have the experience and passion to join our school, application forms are available below and should be returned to: 

SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk 

If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000. 

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Please note only successful applicants will be notified. 

Online Search 

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Hours: Full Time - 2.5 days SENCO/2.5 days Class Teacher

Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale (£31,650 - £49,084 p.a.) + SEN and TLR2b 

Location: The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD

Closing date: Monday 24th March 2025 @ 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 25th March 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025