SENCO

Red Kite School; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-built independent SEN school in Princes Risborough seeks an exceptional SENCO to lead SEND provision. You will shape strategic direction while ensuring compliance with the Equality Act and foster relationships with families and professionals. The ideal candidate holds a NASENCO qualification and embodies a commitment to personalized, high-quality support in an inclusive environment. Join as a founding member of staff and help transform lives through innovative education practices.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

'Your Wellbeing Matters' services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about leading SEND provision and achieving high educational outcomes.
• Skilled in fostering collaboration among staff, families, and professionals.
• Ability to shape strategic direction and inspire teaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and strategic direction of SEND provision.
• Ensure compliance with the Equality Act and support all learners.
• Chair Annual Reviews and maintain accurate SEND records.

Skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Strong communication skills

Leadership in SEND provision

Strategic thinking

Understanding of trauma-informed approaches

Education

NASENCO qualification

Job description

This role does not offer sponsorship.

Red Kite School is searching for an exceptional SENCO who is passionate, dynamic, and ready to champion outstanding SEND provision across our vibrant and nurturing school. This is your opportunity to take the lead in transforming the educational journey of children who deserve tailored, high-quality support delivered with creativity, expertise and heart.

About the Role

As our SENCO, you will sit at the heart of a multi-disciplinary team, shaping strategy, inspiring colleagues, and ensuring that every pupil with SEND thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. With collaboration, innovation, and compassion as your tools, you will help guide our school toward excellence in inclusive education.

You Will

• Lead the development and strategic direction of SEND provision at Red Kite School.
• Ensure compliance with the Equality Act and champion inclusive practice.
• Oversee day-to-day SEND provision, including support for pupils with EHCPs.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and multi‑agency professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and lead assessments to ensure all learners thrive.
• Chair Annual Reviews and ePEPs, ensuring high‑quality documentation.
• Support staff with training, targeted interventions, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate SEND records and contribute to whole‑school improvement plans.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and resilient SENCO who brings energy, structure, and empathy into the school. You will be committed to helping students with SEND and SEMH needs succeed through a personalised, trauma‑informed approach.

• A passionate SEND leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education
• Someone who holds the NASENCO qualification
• A positive communicator who thrives on collaboration with families, staff, and multi‑agency professionals
• A strategic thinker who can inspire excellence across teaching and support teams
• A champion for children with diverse needs, ensuring they receive high‑quality, personalised provision

About Us

Red Kite School is a brand‑new, purpose‑built independent SEN school, designed to support up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Set in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, it’s a truly exciting time to join us as a founding member of staff and help shape a nurturing, inclusive learning environment from the ground up.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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.