Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales + SEN1 allowance (£2,787)
Contract: Permanent, 0.4 Contract (days flexible)
Are you an experienced SENCO ready for a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking school? We are offering a permanent role, ideal for someone looking to shape their own professional path. Initially this will be based at Sherborne Primary School but there will also be opportunity to develop among wider schools in the following years.
This position is available as:
* SENCO only and as such, part of the Senior Leadership Team
We're open to tailoring the role to the right candidate's experience, interests, and availability.
What we offer:
* A flexible and collaborative working environment
* Leadership development opportunities
* A committed team focused on inclusive, high-quality education
* A chance to growth within a developing Trust
Make your impact — your role, your way.
Apply now to join a school that values your expertise and supports your growth.
For the right candidate we can discuss all the roles below:
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via or at who will also be happy to arrange this.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, 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 searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.