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Job Title: SENCO (Maternity Cover) – Outstanding All-Girls Faith School
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (1 year – maternity cover)
Salary: Dependent on experience + SEN Allowance

Lead with compassion, shape with purpose.

We’re partnering with a high-achieving all-girls secondary school in Birmingham that’s making a real impact—and Ofsted agrees. In their very first inspection (February 2024), they were rated ‘Outstanding’ in every category.

Now they’re looking for a passionate, proactive SENCO to step in for a maternity cover from September 2025. If you're ready to lead inclusion with empathy and purpose, this could be your next meaningful move.

What makes this role special?

A values-driven school culture that genuinely supports SEND learners
Forward-thinking leadership that values your expertise
A collaborative staffroom and a team that pulls together

Your key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the SEND provision across the school
Leading and developing inclusive teaching practices and interventions
Working closely with students, families, and external agencies
Supporting teaching staff with tailored strategies and training
Maintaining and updating EHCPs and access arrangements
We’re looking for someone who:

Holds the NASENCO qualification (or is working towards it)
Has a deep understanding of SEND, inclusion, and whole-school strategy
Brings clarity, warmth, and strong communication to everything they do
Thrives in a team, but can lead with confidence
Why work with Protocol Education?

✔️ Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella hassle)
✔️ Dedicated consultant support from day one
✔️ FREE access to our online CPD Academy—including Thrive training
✔️ Fast-track registration and insider knowledge on local schools

Inclusion starts with leadership. Ready to be that voice?
Apply today or get in touch to explore the role in more detail.

✉️ We’re here to help you find a role that truly fits—professionally and personally.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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