SENCo

SENCo

Contract type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only

Start date: September 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Part time SENCo to join Sunninghill School.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for education to join our staff. We would like to hear from you if you are an experienced SENCo or if you are recently trained in this area. Working 2 days a week you would be the key lead for the provision of SEND support at Sunninghill School.

The successful SENCo will be passionate about children`s learning and the unique way each child learns. As a specialist you will be instrumental in the additional support on offer at Sunninghill ensuring that every pupil is catered for and has access to progressing to fulfil their potential.

Sunninghill Prep School is a thriving 6 months-13 co-ed Prep school nestled in the heart of rural Dorset’s county town of Dorchester. A single form entry school with a thriving nursery attached. Facilities are excellent and the magnificent Jurassic Coast is but a short mini-bus drive away. The school’s mission is to provide an outstanding, individualised and holistic education in a stimulating learning environment that prepares all pupils for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. The aim is to inspire each and every individual to have the confidence and desire to achieve their full potential within a nurturing, supportive community that empowers pupils to be themselves and do their very best.

As the SENCo at Sunninghill School you will be working with the Headteacher, you will play a vital role in the strategic development of the school's SEND provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement.

You will be relied upon to put provision in place to ensure that the progress of pupils with SEND improves relative to those without SEND. You must ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an education, health and care plans (EHCP) and monitor progress towards targets.

You will also support the School in teaching and learning, leading and managing staff, advising teaching assistants, provide regular SEND information to the Headteacher and/or Governing Body when required, coordinate Annual Reviews and/or EHCPs and chairing when necessary.

We are looking for a well-qualified SENCo, you will need to have QTS or an equivalent qualification and a recognised National SENCo Qualification. You will also need recent experience of teaching and learning across the primary age range. Recent experience of inclusion or SEND is essential.

As well as joining an outstanding team of colleagues at Sunninghill as part of the Inspired Learning Group you will also benefit from;

•         Annual salary review

•         Professional development and training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows

•         School fee discount

•         Pension scheme

•         Refer a friend scheme up to £750

•         Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.

•         Employee Assistance Programme

A full job description is available on request. Please apply by visiting - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001252  

Closing date 31st May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Sunninghill Preparatory school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Sunninghill Prep School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.