SENCO

Description:

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title:  SENCo   
Location:  Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, CB23 3RD
Hours:  40 hours per week | Monday to Friday        
Salary: Up to £43,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  December 2026       
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As our SENCo, you'll be at the heart of ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. Working closely with the Headteacher, therapy team, families, and external professionals, you'll lead and develop our SEND provision, creating an inclusive environment where students can achieve their full potential. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on support, overseeing the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision, leading EHCP and Annual Review processes, and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching. You'll build strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities, and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support at the right time, while monitoring progress, interventions, and whole-school practice to drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.

Work alongside the Headteacher and therapy team to develop and implement the school's SEND strategy and improvement plans.

Oversee provision for students with EHCPs, ensuring targets and outcomes are effectively supported.

Chair Annual Reviews and coordinate all associated paperwork and reports.

Provide guidance, support, and training to colleagues to promote excellent inclusive practice across the school.

Build strong relationships with parents, carers, local authorities, and external professionals.

Monitor student progress, assessments, and interventions, using data to evaluate impact and inform future planning.

About You

You'll be passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with additional needs and committed to helping every learner achieve their potential. You will be a collaborative, approachable professional who can build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies alike.

We're looking for someone who combines strong SEND knowledge with excellent communication and organisational skills. You'll be confident leading others, promoting inclusive practice, and finding creative solutions that support students to overcome barriers to learning.

What You'll Bring

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

SENCo qualification (or commitment to hold an approved SENCo qualification).

A strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and inclusive educational practice.

Experience working with students with SEND, including those with complex needs, SEMH needs, or behaviours that may challenge.

Experience coordinating EHCP provision and leading multi-agency meetings and reviews.

A Full UK Driving Licence

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

Papworth Hall School is in the picturesque village in Cambridgeshire. It is within close proximity to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our new specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs and has the capacity for 30 students.

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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