We are now seeking a passionate, strategic and compassionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to join our leadership journey and help shape outstanding SEND provision across our growing school. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change and ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. As SENCo, you will play a pivotal leadership role in developing and delivering a high-quality, inclusive SEND provision. Working closely with Senior Leadership, pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams, you will ensure that support for pupils is ambitious, personalised and impactful. You'll combine strategic vision with hands‑on leadership — influencing practice across the school while directly supporting pupils, families and staff.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development and implementation of SEND policy and provision across the school
* Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and impact of SEND support using data and evidence-based practice
* Oversee day-to-day SEND provision, including provision mapping, interventions and EHCP Annual Reviews
* Ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and alignment with the School Development Plan
* Coordinate personalised support for pupils, promoting inclusion and access to learning and wider school life
* Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies to secure effective support
* Work collaboratively with SLT, pastoral, clinical and curriculum teams to drive positive outcomes for students
* Promote an inclusive school culture while identifying staff training needs and reporting SEND impact to leadership and governors
Qualifications and Experience
* Passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
* A confident leader with whole-school vision
* Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice
* Skilled in analysing data to drive improvement
* An excellent communicator able to build strong partnerships
* Organised, resilient and solution-focused
* Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality, QTS or QTLS
* National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
* Thrive Practitioner qualification (or willingness to train)
* Teaching or HLTA experience
* Experience contributing to school development and self-evaluation
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Full UK DBS check (enhanced DBS)
* Social media checks
School Context
Miller House School is a brand-new specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11‑16, located in Stoneygate, Leicester. Opened in September 2025 with a capacity of 80 pupils, the school offers a co‑educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH, autism and ADHD, and aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child is heard, seen and supported to thrive.
Benefits
* 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, UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support)
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils and young people.
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