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Job Title: SENCo
Location: Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA
Salary: £35,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, Hemlock Stone School is launching a new specialist provision—and we're looking for an experienced and passionate SENCo to join our close-knit team. This is a newly created role designed to ensure the highest standard of SEND support for our pupils.
About the Role
As SENCo, you will play a key role in the strategic development and implementation of SEND provision across the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and our on-site therapy team, you will ensure that pupils with autism, complex communication needs, and associated learning and emotional needs receive high-quality, individualised support.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of the school’s SEND policy and inclusive practices
- Provide guidance on the graduated approach to SEN and tailored interventions
- Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external agencies
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of SEND provision
- Contribute to whole-school development as part of the Leadership Team
This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll directly impact pupils’ progress, confidence, and wellbeing.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an innovative and motivated SENCo who is ready to shape and influence the success of a new service.
You’ll need to bring:
- UK QTS (or equivalent)
- Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND, especially autism and complex needs
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A collaborative, solution-focused mindset
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll help drive improvement in the Quality of Education and shape the future direction of our school.
About Us
Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire is a new Options Autism School which will have capacity for 66 pupils and is due to open March 2026. Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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 checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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