SENCO

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Job Title:  SENCo
Location:  Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Hours:  40.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:  Monday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:  Up to £42,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  January 2027    
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced SENCo to join our caring and dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a central role in ensuring every student receives the understanding, support, and individualised provision they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with the Headteacher, therapy team, teaching staff, families, and external professionals, you will champion a truly inclusive approach, helping to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential.

As our SENCo, you will:

• Lead and develop the school's SEND provision, ensuring that students' needs remain at the heart of decision-making.
• Support colleagues in delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that enables every student to access learning successfully.
• Work alongside school leaders and governors to ensure the school meets its statutory responsibilities and promotes equality of opportunity for all students.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to coordinate effective support and smooth transitions.
• Monitor the impact of SEND provision and use outcomes to continually enhance student support and educational experiences.
• Oversee assessments and targeted interventions, helping students make meaningful progress across literacy, numeracy, and the wider curriculum.
• Promote a calm, nurturing, and purposeful learning environment where students can develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Identify training needs and support staff in developing their knowledge and understanding of SEND.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the school's SEN Information Report, ensuring provision remains responsive and effective.

Also, this role will include a teaching commitment depending on the needs of the school.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an empathetic and dedicated professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for students with additional needs and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of a wide range of Special Educational Needs and the challenges students may face.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, including those who may present with challenging behaviours.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a genuine ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external partners.

This is far more than a leadership position. It is an opportunity to be a trusted advocate for students, support families, nurture staff development, and help shape a school community where every student feels understood, supported, and able to flourish.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Copper Fields School is a specialist co-educational school in Gunnislake, Cornwall, supporting students aged 4–16 with autism, communication and language needs, and additional complex needs. In a nurturing and inclusive environment, students receive personalised support to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by outdoor learning and local community experiences, fosters independence, confidence, and personal growth. Copper Fields celebrates every individual, empowering students to achieve their best outcomes and prepare for life beyond school.

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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