SENDCo., Primary School (January 2027 Start)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard students and promote their welfare in line with school policies and behaviour expectations.
• Develop and oversee the Inclusion Improvement Plan, inclusion policy, and curriculum.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies to support pupil provision and home-school partnerships.
• Attend leadership meetings and provide strategic input across school phases.
• Assess pupils with SEND, monitor progress, and inform provision.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual support and learning plans.
• Provide advice, training, and professional development for teachers and support staff.
• Coordinate interventions, staffing deployment, timetables, records, admissions, transitions, and targeted support.
• Monitor BML student progress and wellbeing and ensure interventions are in place.

Required Candidate Profile

• Native-level English language skills are required.
• NASENCO or an equivalent qualification is required.
• At least two years of SEN or inclusion-focused experience in the UK or a reputable British school is required.
• A track record of outstanding teaching and learning in a caring, nurturing classroom environment is required.
• The National Award for SEN Coordination and other additional qualifications are desired.

School Context

• The position is based in the Primary School and involves direct work with pupils, teachers, learning support staff, families, and external professionals.
• The school promotes experiential, inclusive, and sustainability-focused education within a values-driven community.

Remuneration

• A competitive tax-free compensation package will be provided according to school policy and UAE labour law.

Start Timing

• The school ideally seeks a Term 2 start, with January 2027 considered for an exceptional candidate.

Application and Checks

• Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and a maximum two-page application letter through TES.
• Appointments are subject to qualification, identity, criminal record, reference, and relevant authority checks.