Job Overview
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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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: SENCO
Location: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH
Salary: Up to £39,000.00 per annum depending on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)
Hours: 40.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SENCO to join our close-knit team at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.
About The Role
As a SENCo, you will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy.
The SENCo will provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise with staff, parents, and other agencies to ensure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching.
Advising on the graduated approach, providing SEN support, and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils are key aspects of the role.
Supporting pupils with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs is important and rewarding work, with tremendous support from our experienced teams. You will have a direct, positive impact on our pupils’ development.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek an outstanding, innovative, and determined SENCo responsible for strategic leadership of SEN provision with the tenacity to turn ideas into reality.
You will be part of the Leadership Team, providing strategic, managerial, and operational direction, especially regarding the Quality of Education, and influence the future of the school.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to support teams and promote equality and accountability.
Essential Experience:
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
* Completed or working towards the SENCo qualification
* Qualification in special educational needs
About Us
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18, located in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon.
Our facilities include a nearby care farm offering animal care, horticulture, outdoor activities, and academic and vocational programmes.
We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs through tailored programmes, therapeutic approaches, outdoor learning, and individual support.
Our staff have relevant backgrounds and extensive experience supporting young people with diverse needs.
Part of Acorn Education, we offer career development opportunities and are part of Outcomes First Group, a leader in specialist education.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year.
Why Join Acorn Education?
Benefits include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Our flexible benefits platform, Vista, offers options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; this is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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