Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

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Job Title:  SENCo
Location:   Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
Hours:  40.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  Up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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

We are now seeking a passionate, strategic and compassionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our leadership journey and help shape outstanding SEND provision across our growing school. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change and ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

As SENCo, you will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and delivering a high-quality, inclusive SEND provision. Working closely with Senior Leadership, pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams, you will ensure that support for pupils is ambitious, personalised and impactful.

You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership — influencing practice across the school while directly supporting pupils, families and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of SEND policy and provision across the school

• Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and impact of SEND support using data and evidence-based practice

• Oversee day-to-day SEND provision, including provision mapping, interventions and EHCP Annual Reviews

• Ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and alignment with the School Development Plan

• Coordinate personalised support for pupils, promoting inclusion and access to learning and wider school life

• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies to secure effective support

• Work collaboratively with SLT, pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams to drive positive outcomes for students

• Promote an inclusive school culture while identifying staff training needs and reporting SEND impact to leadership and governors

About you

We’re looking for an inspiring professional who is:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

• A confident leader with whole-school vision

• Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice

• Skilled in analysing data to drive improvement

• An excellent communicator able to build strong partnerships

• Organised, resilient and solution-focused

• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• QTS or QTLS

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years)

• Thrive Practitioner qualification (or willingness to train)

• Teaching or HLTA experience

• Experience contributing to school development and self-evaluation

• Full UK Driving Licence

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

*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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