SENCO

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: SENCo
Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Salary: £36,750 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

Bradford Beacon School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist setting opening its doors to pupils with autism, complex communication needs, and associated learning or emotional challenges.

We are building something exceptional - a nurturing, forward-thinking school where every child is supported to shine. This is your chance to be part of that journey from the very beginning.

About the Role

As our SENCo, you'll take a central leadership role in ensuring that every pupil receives the personalised support they deserve to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working alongside the Headteacher and our dedicated on-site therapy team, you'll shape the vision and strategy for SEND provision across the school, ensuring inclusive practices are embedded in every classroom and every interaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact - influencing whole-school development and helping every learner reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the school's SEND policy and inclusive practices.
• Support and guide staff through the graduated approach and targeted interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, families, therapists, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Monitor, evaluate, and continually improve the quality and impact of SEND provision.
• Play an active role as part of the Leadership Team, driving forward whole-school improvement.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to influence positive outcomes for pupils and drive forward inclusive excellence.

What We're Looking For

You're an inspiring, knowledgeable SEN professional with a passion for transforming lives through inclusive education. You thrive on collaboration, innovation, and seeing pupils with additional needs flourish.

You'll Bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - or recognised equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others.
• A strategic, solution-focused mindset and commitment to best practice.
• A deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.

Join Bradford Beacon School and be part of a supportive, inclusive team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people. You'll have the opportunity to shape SEND provision in a forward-thinking school and develop professionally while seeing tangible impact on pupil outcomes.

About us

Our new Options Autism school - Bradford Beacon School - opened in September 2025 and caters for up to 37 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a variety of complex needs, including ASC. Bradford Beacon School provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential through personalised, high-quality education and therapeutic support.

For over 19 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 and young adults. 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 and vulnerable young adults 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 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.