SENCO
- Princes Risborough
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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Job Title: SENCO
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed?
We're looking for an exceptional and committed SENCO to join our leadership team and champion inclusive education across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape SEND provision, influence whole-school practice, and make a lasting difference to the lives of students with additional needs.
Whether you're an experienced SENCO looking for your next challenge or an aspiring SEND leader ready to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in developing a nurturing, ambitious, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
What you will be doing
- Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school.
- Acting as the key advocate for students with additional needs.
- Managing EHCP processes, annual reviews, and SEND documentation.
- Monitoring student progress and evaluating the impact of interventions.
- Supporting, coaching, and advising staff on inclusive teaching approaches.
- Working collaboratively with families, local authorities, and external agencies.
- Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and best practice guidance.
- Using data and provision mapping to continually improve student outcomes.
What will you be doing
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent professional qualification required.
- Has experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Understands SEND legislation, EHCP processes, and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students.
- Can build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.
- Has excellent organisation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Holds the NASENCO qualification or is willing to work towards achieving it.
About Us
Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive.
Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships.
Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future.
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.
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