SENDCo., Primary School (January 2027 Start)

Role overview

Key responsibilities

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

Required candidate profile

• Native-level English language skills.
• NASENCO or equivalent qualification.
• The National Award for SEN Coordination and other additional qualifications are desired.
• At least 2 years of SEN or inclusion-focused experience in the UK or a reputable British school.
• A track record of outstanding teaching and learning and a caring, nurturing classroom environment.

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.