SENCO / Head of Inclusion

Hales Valley Trust

SENCO / Head of Inclusion

Salary Not Specified

Hales Valley Trust, Hayley Green, Dudley

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3895f0d90d84462aadfe21e8899b13d5

Full Job Description

We are looking to recruit a SENCO/Head of Inclusion to join our team. You will be appointed the Leadership pay scale L3 - L7 on a permanent contract. You will work full time.

  • This role is non classed based


  • The successful candidate will become part of the senior leadership team who work collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of the school - with wellbeing at the core.

    The successful candidate will be supported to complete the special educational needs co-ordinator's (SENCO) national professional qualification, as part of the role if the national awarded for special educational needs is not already held.

    Are you passionate about the learning and progress of disadvantaged pupils and those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)? If so, we want you to join our team!

  • Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success

  • Is a caring professional

  • Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum

  • Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning

  • Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour


  • Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach

  • Will be committed to extra-curricular activities

  • Is able to work supportively and work in a team


  • We can offer you:
  • Highly motivated staff

  • A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children

  • Children who value learning and supportive parents

  • An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development

  • A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning

    Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.


  • We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

    We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

    Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

    We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

    This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch - we would be very happy to meet with you.

    Lutley Primary School is a successful and popular primary school based in Halesowen. We are proud of our achievements and are seeking a Teacher to join our team. Lutley Primary School have the best educational outcomes in the Halesowen area, Junior leadership opportunities and enrichment opportunities such as PCSO training, clubs, trips, Forest School and Farm School, Eco- schools gold award and Skill Builder gold award - showing our focus on wider life skills as well as academic., Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

    We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

    We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

    Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

    We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

    If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch - we would be very happy to meet with you!

    In addition, we offer a full induction programme and opportunities for continual professional development.

    We can provide a supportive staff, together with children who are eager to learn, within an excellent school environment.

    Hales Valley Trust would like to hear from you if you are someone who:
  • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others, Competitive salary

  • Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)

  • Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)

  • Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools