How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
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).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!
Job Title: SENCO
Salary: Up to GBP53,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start: September 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are seeking a SENCO to join our team at New Barn School in Newbury, Berkshire, to ensure effective and compliant Special Education Needs provision.
About the Role
The SENCO will oversee SEN provision, ensure legal compliance, provide guidance to staff, and coordinate EHCP reviews and multi-agency collaboration to support students with SEN.
Essential Experience:
Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
Completed or working towards the SENCo qualification
Qualification in special educational needs
Main Responsibilities:
Maintain high standards in SEN support and education
Maximize learning opportunities for all students
Monitor and evaluate SEN support quality and student needs
Collaborate with therapy teams and other professionals
Participate in statutory reviews and maintain SEN documentation
Implement and update SEN policies and support plans
Utilize Provision Mapping to track provisions
Support a small teaching role within the school
About us
New Barn School provides a balanced curriculum for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, utilizing outdoor learning and a supportive environment.
Part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo DBS checks and social media screening.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits include:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with contribution options
Wellbeing support services and health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform offers:
Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support
We aim to make a positive impact on pupils' lives and support your wellbeing. The role offers 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, subject to probation, under the 4-Day Working Week trial.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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