SENCO Brand New School
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Job Location:
Colchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview and Responsibilities
Join Aurora Ravensfield School as Our SENCO!
Location: Stratford St Mary
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Annual Salary: M1 to UPS3 32916 to 51048 (depending on skills and experience)
Ideal Start Date: April 2026
As part of our growth strategy; were really pleased to be opening a brand new SEN School in Autumn 2026 Aurora Ravensfield. Based in Colchester this brand new school will have a proposed capacity of 82 students aged 5-19.
The old School House is situated in the picturesque village of Stratford St Mary and will service Essex and Suffolk local authorities. The building will have a variety of classrooms and therapy spaces including a specialist Science and Cookery rooms.
Are you a passionate and experienced educator with a commitment to inclusive learning Aurora Ravensfield School is seeking a dedicated SENCO to lead and champion our provision for students with complex and special educational needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a specialist SEMH setting working closely with staff families and external professionals to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
About the Role
As SENCO youll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality inclusive education across the school. Youll lead the Annual Review process support staff development and ensure that our SEN provision meets the highest standards.
Youll be responsible for:
- Promoting an inclusive approach to SEN across the school
- Liaising with EHCP Coordinators and external professionals
- Supporting teaching staff with specialist training and strategies
- Monitoring and evaluating SEN teaching and learning
- Leading on assessment data tracking and reporting
- Providing CPD and INSET on SEN best practice
- Contributing to strategic planning and school improvement
Skills and Qualifications
What Were Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE or equivalent
- SENCO qualification (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
- Experience working with pupils with SEN ideally in a specialist setting
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding
- Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills
- A collaborative creative and child-centred approach
It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.
Benefits and Additional Information
Whats on Offer at Aurora
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
- Discounts on groceries phone plans internet dining out gym memberships & more
- Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. Youll enjoy:
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension
- Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access For You & Your Household
Need a doctor No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues including:
- Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
- Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend Earn 1000!
Know someone whod be a great fit Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply
Please complete a full online application form. If you need any assistance with completing your application form or for more information on this position please contact Karen in the Recruitment Team via email at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are spent unless they are protected under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Product Management
- P&L Management
- Product Development
- Branding
About Company
The Aurora Foxes in Minehead, Somerset, is a special (SEND) college and training hotel which offers fantastic educational programmes for the (students with learning disabilities)
