SENCO

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Job Title: SENCo
Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Salary:     £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30AM-4:00PM
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

As SENCo at Westbourne School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic development and day-to-day coordination of high-quality SEND provision. Working under the guidance of the Lead SENCo, you’ll collaborate with teachers, parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure pupils with SEND receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role combines leadership, coordination, and hands-on involvement in SEND delivery, ensuring every pupil achieves their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, review, and development of the school’s SEN policy and provision.

• Maintain the SEND register and provision map, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

• Provide professional guidance to teaching staff to promote inclusive teaching and effective interventions.

• Monitor pupil progress, analyse data, and evaluate the impact of provision.

• Lead EHCP reviews and maintain strong communication with parents and carers.

• Act as a key liaison with local authorities, health professionals, and other external agencies.

• Support staff development, including delivering SEND-focused training and INSET sessions.

• Work with senior leaders to ensure compliance with statutory duties, the Equality Act 2010, and inclusive school practice.

• Lead and manage TAs working with pupils with SEND, including performance monitoring and appraisals.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (desirable).

• National Award for SEN Co-ordination/NPQSEND, or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment.

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory SEN duties.

• Experience coordinating SEND provision and working with pupils with additional needs.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Committed to promoting inclusion, positive outcomes, and a nurturing environment.

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference to the lives of pupils with SEND and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Westbourne School is a specialist provision for pupils aged 11–18, growing to 85 students across two sites.

We offer a broad, balanced curriculum blending academic, vocational, and life-skills learning tailored to individual needs. A trauma-informed, holistic approach supports personal, social, and emotional development alongside therapeutic input. Our focus is on empowering every pupil to achieve success and prepare confidently for education, training, or employment.

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

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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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