SEN CO - Teacher (Leadership Pay Scale)

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  stmarysdorchester@plymouthcast.com  or contact the school on 01305 262258   Please send completed application forms to stmarysdorchester@plymouthcast.com Closing Date: 15th May 2026 Interviews: 21st May 2026   Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email