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SENCO

Outcomes First GroupLeicester, Leicestershire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Elevate your career with this impactful SENCO role at Outcomes First Group, where you will shape inclusive strategy and drive meaningful change for students within a supportive, wellbeing-focused culture. You will thrive in this position if you are a passionate leader eager to influence whole-school development while enjoying a competitive £46,000 salary and the benefits of a collaborative, hybrid-flexible environment. Apply today to lead exceptional provision and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Quick overview

Salary£46k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationLeicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

ComplianceMental Health

Job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: SENCO
Location: Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £46,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you an experienced and passionate SEND professional ready to make a lasting impact? We're looking for an inspiring SENCO to lead our SEND provision and champion inclusive practice across the school.

This is more than a compliance-focused role. It's an opportunity to shape strategy, influence whole-school development, and ensure every student receives the support, opportunities and encouragement they need to thrive.

Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, clinicians, families and external professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where students with additional needs can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

As our school continues to grow and develop, you'll have the opportunity to help shape provision, drive meaningful change and make a genuine difference to the lives of students and their families.

What you will be doing

Leading and developing SEND provision across the school, ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed.
Managing EHCPs, annual reviews and statutory processes, maintaining high standards of compliance.
Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, clinicians and external agencies to deliver effective support.
Acting as the key contact for families, local authorities and professional partners.
Using data and student progress information to inform interventions and improve outcomes.
Coaching, supporting and developing staff to strengthen inclusive classroom practice.
Leading on PEPs and fulfilling Designated Teacher responsibilities for Looked After Children.
Contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives and promoting a culture of inclusion and high expectations.

What you will bring

QTS or QTLS qualification.
National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to achieve this within three years).
Previous experience supporting students with SEND, including EHCP processes and provision planning.
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
Confidence working collaboratively with families, local authorities and multi-agency professionals.
Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
Thrive Practitioner qualification or willingness to undertake training.
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 students, 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.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.