SENCo

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Job Title:

SENCo

Location:

Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary:
Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term-Time Only
Start:
April 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Are you an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Park School is looking for a passionate, innovative, and committed professional to lead and develop our SEND provision.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCo to join our newly established Acorn Education School – Park School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality SEND provision from the ground up, ensuring that our pupils receive the support they need to thrive.

As SENCo, you will work closely with the Headteacher and the therapy team to lead the strategic development of the school’s SEND policy and provision. You will provide expert professional guidance to colleagues, ensuring that pupils with additional needs benefit from high-quality teaching, effective interventions and a consistent, graduated approach to support. Collaboration is central to this role; you will work with teaching staff, parents, external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to develop personalised strategies that meet the needs of our learners.

A core part of the role involves leading on the use of differentiated teaching methods, overseeing SEND assessment processes, and ensuring that every pupil’s provision aligns with statutory requirements. You will support pupils with a range of complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs—making a tangible impact on their development, confidence and long-term outcomes.

You will join a highly committed and experienced team who are passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable pupils.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic and operational leadership of the school, particularly regarding the Quality of Education.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an outstanding, innovative and aspirational SENCo who is committed to delivering an exceptional SEND provision. The successful candidate will:

Provide strong strategic leadership of SEND across the school

NPQ SENCo qualification

Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Lead and inspire staff teams, promoting a culture of high expectations and accountability

Show commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and the highest standards of pupil support

Be solution-focused, proactive and determined in turning strategy into successful practice

As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will influence the school's direction and help ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.

About us

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of…