Sendco (Part-time or Full-time)
1 day ago
Bristol
Role: SENCo \n Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8AG \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: January 2026\n Are you an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Manor Wood School is looking for a passionate, innovative, and committed professional to lead and develop our SEND provision. \n We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCo to join our newly established Acorn Education School – Manor Wood School, located in Bishopsworth, Bristol. 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. \n 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. you will work with teaching staff, parents, external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to develop personalised strategies that meet the needs of our learners. \n 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. \n 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. \n We are seeking an outstanding, innovative and aspirational SENCo who is committed to delivering an exceptional SEND provision. Provide strong strategic leadership of SEND across the school \n Show commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and the highest standards of pupil support \n As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will influence the school's direction and help ensure excellent outcomes for all learners. \n UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)\n Our new Acorn School – Manor Wood School in, Bishopsworth, Bristol has a capacity for 80 pupils and opened in May 2025. The school is a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. \n We are proud to provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to develop their full potential – whether academically, vocationally, in sports, or through personal achievements. \n As an inclusive school, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child’s unique needs. This personalised approach enables every pupil to progress at their own pace while building the skills and confidence to meet future challenges. \n We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. \n Why join Acorn Education?\n 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. \n We are committed to 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. \n Life Assurance \n~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions \n A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits \n Cycle to Work Schemes \n~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme \n~ Critical illness cover \n~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. \n\n Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.