SEND Admissions Team Leader


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£35,725 to £35,725 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall, WS2 8ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and learner-focused SEND Admissions Team Leader to join our Inclusive Support Service.In this key role, you will lead and coordinate the admissions journey for applicants with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring a timely, supportive, and person-centred experience from application through to enrolment. You will oversee statutory consultation processes, work closely with local authorities, families, and curriculum teams, and ensure accurate information is gathered to inform placement decisions and effective support planning.You will play a vital role in supporting successful learner transitions into college, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive from day one.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities who is passionate about improving outcomes for learners with SEND. For full specification requirements please refer to the attached job description.In return, we offer;Competitive salaries.Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days.Free on-site car parking.Outstanding staff training and team building programme.ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.Simply Health care scheme.On site Mental Health First Aiders.Employee Assistance Programme.Reward and recognition scheme.State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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