SENCo

Location: Poole, Dorset
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Leadership Allowance + Free Meals

A forward-thinking, inclusive independent school in Poole is seeking an experienced and visionary SENDCo to lead and develop inclusive practice across both its Prep and Senior sections. With small class sizes, a dedicated Learning Support Centre, and an inclusive philosophy at the heart of its ethos, the school is committed to ensuring that every pupil with additional needs receives tailored, effective, and empowering support.

The role involves strategic oversight of SEND policy, direct teaching in your subject specialism, and management of a cross-phase support team including ELSAs, therapists, and specialist teachers.

The school has invested significantly in assistive technology, sensory spaces, and wellbeing provision, and maintains strong working relationships with local authorities and external agencies.

• Newly built Learning Support Centre with integrated sensory rooms, diagnostics suite, and collaborative breakout zones.

• Opportunities to lead staff training in differentiation, trauma-informed practice, and executive function coaching.

• Access to accredited CPD in neurodiversity, diagnostic assessment, and leadership in inclusive education.

Applicants must hold QTS, have completed or be working towards the NASENCo qualification, and demonstrate substantial experience in SEND leadership. Independent school experience is welcome but not required. Enhanced DBS essential.