SEN CO – Teacher (Leadership Pay Scale) job at Dorchester Full Time NEW

Teacher with SENDCO responsibility

Required September 2026

Salary: UPS + SEN allowance

Contract: Permanent, Full time

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic First School, Dorchester are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and inspiring Class Teacher, with SENDCO responsibility and a place on the Senior Leadership Team, to join our school from September 2026. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
• Be passionate about making a difference for pupils with specialist needs

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Michelle Every, Senior Administrator by email at [email protected] or contact the school on 01305 262258

Please send completed application forms to [email protected]

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Interviews: 21st May 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email