SENCO
Pokesdown Community Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale or UPS depending on experience
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
SENDCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)
Pokesdown Community Primary School, Bournemouth
Full Time or Part Time (minimum 3 days per week)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) + SEN Allowance
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Apply by: 16th October 2026
‘Today's Effort, Tomorrow's World’
Are you passionate about making a difference?
Do you believe that every child deserves to feel valued, included and successful?
Are you looking to join a nurturing, vibrant school where relationships matter, individuality is celebrated and children are at the heart of every decision we make?
At Pokesdown Community Primary School, we are proud to be innovative, aspirational and community-driven. We know children thrive when they feel safe, connected and understood, which is why personalised learning, strong family partnerships and a genuine sense of belonging sit at the centre of everything we do.
We are looking for an exceptional SENDCo to join our friendly and dedicated team and help lead the next stage of our inclusive journey. Working alongside our children, fantastic staff team, dedicated Pastoral Care Team, in-house Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist, families and external professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring every child feels valued, understood and included.
You will champion high-quality SEND provision and help drive our vision for outstanding Inclusive Mainstream Practice, enabling all children to access our ambitious integrated curriculum, develop confidence and independence, and flourish within school, their community and beyond.
This is a particularly exciting time to join us. In January 2027, we will open our new KS1 and KS2 ASD Resource Bases, providing specialist support for children with autism whilst further strengthening inclusive practice across the whole school. As SENDCo, you will work closely with these new teams, helping to ensure that expertise, understanding and high aspirations benefit every child and every classroom.
The role includes a teaching commitment and would suit someone who enjoys working directly with children whilst also leading, supporting and inspiring colleagues.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about inclusion and believes that every child can succeed and thrive.
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND and Inclusive Mainstream Practice.
- Has high expectations and a commitment to helping all children achieve their very best.
- Can lead, inspire and support colleagues to deliver ambitious, adaptive and inclusive teaching.
- Builds positive partnerships with children, families and the wider community.
- Has an up-to-date knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and current local and national processes for identifying, assessing and supporting pupils with additional needs.
- Is flexible, resilient and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Holds a recognised SENDCo qualification (NASENCO) or is willing to complete the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs within the required timeframe.
At Pokesdown, we believe that every child should feel welcomed, valued and included, that differences should be celebrated as strengths, and that every learner should be given the opportunity to achieve their very best.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Visits are warmly encouraged.
Please contact Ali Bayliss, Headteacher, via the school office to arrange an informal conversation or school tour.
Please email your application to Mrs K Fromage by Friday 16th October 12pm to office@pokesdowncommunity.co.uk telling us all about yourself, your experience and that little bit extra that will make you perfect for our school.
PCPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks. PCPS values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 16th October 12pm
Interviews: Interviews will take place during the week of 19th October.
Applicants called for interview will be notified by Monday 19th October.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Amazing children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
- A welcoming, supportive and highly dedicated staff team who genuinely enjoy working together.
- The opportunity to work alongside an in-house Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
- An exciting opportunity to help establish our new ASD Resource Bases, share expertise across the school and shape the next stage of our inclusive journey at Pokesdown.
- High-quality professional development and leadership support.
- Free daily breakfast and lunch.
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing package, including access to external support services.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing days.
- Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support workload and work-life balance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pokesdown Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@pokesdowncommunity.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 428982
We are a vibrant, friendly and forward thinking primary school in the heart of our community here in Pokesdown. We are within the local area of Southbourne, Bournemouth and within walking distance of exquisite blue flag beaches within a vibrant community. The children are at the heart of everything we do, and we have the best children, families and staff who work in partnership to promote an innovative and aspirational learning experience for all.
Arranging a visit to Pokesdown Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@pokesdowncommunity.co.uk.
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