*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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).**4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting timeto join us #teamOFG!We are looking for an experienced SENCo for our New Options Autism School -Southview in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**About the roleEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives.Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enrichingplaces where vulnerable pupil and young people achieve far more than they everexpected.As a SENCo you will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determinethe strategic development of the SEND policy. Provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise and work with staff, parents, and other agencies to make sure that pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support and differentiated teaching methods appropriate for individual pupils. Supporting pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams.As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress,you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.Who we are looking forWe are looking to welcome an outstanding, innovative and determined SENCo tobe responsible for the strategic leadership development of Special EducationNeeds provision with the tenacity to turn ideas into reality. You shouldtherefore have demonstrable experience in improving the quality of provisionin an area you have led, in either a middle or senior leadership role, with aproven record of impact regarding SEN and success in achieving progress fordisadvantaged students as well as strategic vision and commitment.You would be an integral part of the Leadership Team, providing a high levelof strategic, managerial and operational direction for the school,particularly in relation to the Quality of Education and will have theopportunity to impact significantly on the future direction and outcomes ofthe school.The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent management,inter-personal and organisational skills with an ability to support teams inworking together, showing commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity andaccountability for all.About usOur New Options Autism School is a specialist school which will cater foryoung people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism and associatedlearning and emotional needs. The school will have capacity for 25 pupils andis due to open in Easter 2025.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people andyoung adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes forthose in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Why join Options Autism?**Benefits**Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you,including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - _inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy._#1
