[260916A] SENCo at ACE Exeter

ACE Bodmin; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Reach South Academy Trust in Exeter is seeking a committed SENCo to lead and develop our SEND provision, shaping inclusive practice and securing outstanding outcomes for pupils with SEND. The successful candidate will hold QTS, a degree, and the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, with strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and data-driven decision making.

This role offers a permanent contract (part-time considered), 19.5 hours per week, a competitive salary, LGPS pension, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree-level qualification.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or willing to complete within three years.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND developments.
• Experience teaching and working at a whole-school level.
• Experience leading staff development or INSET training.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to improve pupil outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and achieving the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school.
• Manage and maintain the SEND register and provision map.
• Support and advise colleagues on effective SEND practice and quality first teaching.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Coordinate and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitor the impact of interventions and use data to drive improvement.
• Lead and develop teaching assistants and deliver staff training.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and inclusive practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Education

Degree-level qualification

QTS

National Award for SEN Co-ordination

Job description

About this Role

Post: SENCo

Location: ACE WRAPExeter, 1a Pinbrook Industrial Estate, Chancel Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8JU

FTE SalaryRange: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + SEN Min,£32,916 - £51,047 +£2,787

Actual Salary Range: £19,749-£30,628 + £1,672

Contract Type: Permanent / part time / term time only

Contract Hours: 19.5 per week

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what's possible for the role.

To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACESchools Applicant Pack

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highlymotivated SENCo to lead and develop our SEND provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or existing SENCo to play a key strategic role in shaping inclusive practice and ensuring outstanding outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school.
• Managing and maintaining the SEND register and provision map.
• Supporting and advising colleagues on effective SEND practice and quality first teaching.
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Coordinating and reviewing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitoring the impact of interventions and using data to drive improvement.
• Leading and developing teaching assistants and delivering staff training.
• Contributing to whole-school improvement planning and inclusive practice.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable professional who has:

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree-level qualification.
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or willingness to complete it within three years of appointment.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND developments.
• Experience of teaching and working at a whole-school level.
• Experience of leading staff development or INSET training.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to improve outcomes for pupils.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and achieving the best possible outcomes for every learner.

About the School

Welcome to ACE schools. At ACE we are proudto provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.

Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone's learning is tailored to them as individuals.

Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit those who can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Closing date

Closing date: for applications is 04/10/2026

Interview Date

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week beginning 12/10/2026