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 #teamOFG.

Job title:    SENCo

Location:   Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ

Salary:       £35,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced SENCo to join our new specialist Options Autism school, Bradford Beacon.

About the Role

At Bradford Beacon School, we believe that every pupil deserves personalised support to thrive - academically, emotionally, and socially. As our SENCo, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring outstanding provision for pupils with autism, complex communication needs, and associated learning and emotional difficulties.

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and our on-site therapy team, you will lead the strategic development and day-to-day coordination of SEND across the school. Your insight and dedication will help create an inclusive environment where every learner can achieve 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
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff, families, therapists, and external agencies
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of SEND provision
• Play an active role in the Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school development

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

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable SENCo who is eager to make a real difference in a new and developing specialist setting.

You will bring:

• UK QTS (or recognised equivalent)
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A collaborative and solution-focused mindset
• A deep commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

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 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 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.

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