Senco

We are looking to appoint an experienced SENCO to join our new school at the start of our exciting journey. Our SENCO will be a key senior leader supporting the headteacher, staff, families and pupils and will be responsible for the management, delivery, and monitoring of the provision for students Special Educational Needs. You will be:

• managing the provision of individual classroom support, small group work, 1:1 withdrawal sessions as well as the differentiation of learning resources and development of appropriate teaching and learning styles for students.
• responsible for the deployment of support staff, evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of SEND provision, reporting as required to the SLT and Governing Body.
• working closely with external agencies to ensure our students get the best possible support to be able to achieve their potential.
• leading staff INSET opportunities around Individual Needs and ensure all staff are aware of new SEND initiatives and developments in legislation.
• expected to teach some lessons in your subject in order for you to have an opportunity to work with larger groups of students in an area of interest and expertise.
If you are excited about providing first class provision to our young people and are looking for a fresh challenge, then we would love to discuss the role with you more.

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

Welcome Bonus (£500 paid once you start employment, £500 after successful completion of final probation). Applicants with QTS only, Outcomes First Groups does not provide sponsorship Are you a SENCo committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are excited to introduce a Brand-New School, Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire, which opened in September 2024. With capacity for 60 pupils between the ages of 7 to 16 years old, Groveside School believe every student has a unique potential waiting to be unlocked. We specialise in providing tailored education for students with Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and are looking for an inspiring SENCo who shares our commitment to nurturing every pupil's growth., 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
And that's not all, 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. 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.