SENCO

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Job Title:  SENCo
Location:  Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:      Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Every child deserves the opportunity to flourish.

We're looking for an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who is ready to make a lasting impact. This is far more than a compliance role, it's an opportunity to shape the future of SEND provision, influence whole-school practice and ensure every pupil receives the personalised support they need to thrive.

If you're an ambitious SENCo who believes every child can succeed with the right support, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As our SENCo, you'll provide oversight of SEND across the school, ensuring every pupil has access to an outstanding education that meets their individual needs.

• Lead and develop an ambitious, inclusive SEND strategy across the whole school

• Drive high-quality SEND provision, ensuring interventions have measurable impact

• Oversee EHCPs, Annual Reviews, provision mapping and statutory processes

• Monitor pupil progress, analyse data and use evidence to continuously improve outcomes

• Work closely with Senior Leaders, teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to create personalised learning pathways

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, Local Authorities and external professionals

• Coach and develop staff, promoting outstanding inclusive teaching across the school

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice while helping shape the school's wider strategic direction

About you

You'll be a passionate advocate for inclusion with the vision, resilience and leadership skills to inspire others.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS desired 

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or be willing to complete it within three years)

• Thrive Practitioner qualification (or willingness to undertake training)

• Teaching or HLTA experience within an educational setting

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation

• Experience leading SEND provision or contributing to whole-school improvement

• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach

• UK Driving Licence required

About Us

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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