SENCO

Outcomes First Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts (UK)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision at Miller House School in Leicester. You will oversee strategic and operational delivery of SEND, ensuring compliance, high-quality support and early interventions to remove barriers to learning.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, clinicians, families and external partners to shape inclusive practice, develop provision, and drive positive outcomes for students with SEND.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS qualification required.
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within three years).
• Experience working with students with SEND, ideally across a whole-school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and annual review processes.
• Experience of EHCPs, interventions and provision planning.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvements and positive outcomes.
• Understanding of PEPs, looked after children and multi‑agency working.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Thrive practitioner qualified or willing to train as Thrive Practitioner in the next 3 years or appointment.
• Driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the school's SEND strategy, policy and provision.
• Coordinating effective support for students with SEND and monitoring its impact.
• Managing EHCP annual reviews, tracking targets and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Acting as the key point of contact for parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Analysing student data to inform provision planning and improve outcomes.
• Supporting staff through advice, guidance and training on effective SEND practice.
• Working collaboratively with pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams to deliver holistic support.
• Leading on Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and acting as Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
• Contributing to whole-school improvement planning, inclusion initiatives and leadership discussions.
• Promoting a culture where every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Skills

SEN Coordination

Data analysis

Multi-agency working

Leadership

Organisational skills

Thrive training

Education

QTS or QTLS qualification

National Award for SEN Coordination

Experience with SEND (whole-school)

Driving licence

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 passionate about helping every student reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SENCO to join our growing school community. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop SEND provision across the school, working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, clinicians, families and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee the strategic and operational delivery of SEND provision, ensuring high-quality support, statutory compliance and effective interventions that remove barriers to learning. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping inclusive practice, developing provision within our evolving school, and making a lasting difference to the lives of students with SEND.

What you will be doing

• Leading and developing the school's SEND strategy, policy and provision.
• Coordinating effective support for students with SEND and monitoring its impact.
• Managing EHCP annual reviews, tracking targets and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Acting as the key point of contact for parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Analysing student data to inform provision planning and improve outcomes.
• Supporting staff through advice, guidance and training on effective SEND practice.
• Working collaboratively with pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams to deliver holistic support.
• Leading on Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and acting as Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
• Contributing to whole-school improvement planning, inclusion initiatives and leadership discussions.
• Promoting a culture where every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

What you will bring

• QTS or QTLS qualification required.
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within three years).
• Experience working with students with SEND, ideally across a whole-school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and annual review processes.
• Experience of EHCPs, interventions and provision planning.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvements and positive outcomes.
• Understanding of PEPs, looked after children and multi‑agency working.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Thrive practitioner qualified or willing to train as Thrive Practitioner in the next 3 years or appointment.
• 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 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