SENDCO - January Start

Due to growth, Al Rabeeh School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Whole School SENDCo to join our dynamic, high-performing team from Jan 2027.

As the SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating inclusive provision across the entire school, ensuring that every student with additional learning needs receives high-quality support that enables them to thrive. You will work closely with teachers, leaders, and parents to develop effective strategies, oversee personalised support plans, and promote an inclusive culture where all learners can access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

About Al Rabeeh School

Al Rabeeh School is a very well-established, innovative, and highly respected British Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, an Outstanding British Curriculum School (BSO), and rated Very Good in the 2024/2025 ADEK inspection. With 45 years of excellence, the school has built an inspiring culture where staff and students truly flourish, a community where staff and students are happy, engaged, and thriving. Well known across the city, the school is full every year with a long waiting list, reflecting our strong reputation and high levels of parental trust. With a strong focus on AI-driven learning, exceptional pastoral care, and our core values of Aspire, Acquire, and Achieve , these values shape everything we do, inspiring our students to aim high, acquire knowledge and skills with purpose, and achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.

The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous with high-quality education.  As proud members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), our students and staff benefit from inter-school competitions, tournaments, and a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities within a strong regional community. Al Rabeeh School is committed to growing leaders from within and is proud of its inclusive environment, where it has over 50 different nationalities across the school. Al Rabeeh School continues to strengthen its reputation as a school of choice for families seeking a balanced, values-driven, and high-quality education.

Al Rabeeh School offers the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic from FS1 to Year 7. We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled but also bring the right mindset, are driven, and are genuinely excited to make a real difference. We want teachers who embody our values, lift the culture around them, and inspire students every single day. The ideal candidate will teach with purpose, collaborate proactively, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Whole School SENCo who can:

• Lead and coordinate outstanding provision for students with ALN (SEND, G&T, and EAL) across the entire school, ensuring inclusive practice is consistently embedded in every phase.

• Work closely with teachers to develop high-quality support strategies, personalised learning plans, and effective classroom accommodations.

• Oversee the identification, assessment, and monitoring of students with additional needs, using data to track progress and ensure timely interventions.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to staff to strengthen inclusive teaching practices and build confidence in supporting diverse learners.

• Collaborate with parents, external agencies, therapists, and specialists to ensure a cohesive, supportive approach to each student’s development and well-being.

• Maintain clear, accurate documentation in line with regulatory expectations and contribute to policy development and whole-school improvement planning.

• Champion the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students with SEND, promoting a culture of high expectations, respect, and equitable access to learning.

• Participate actively in school events, training opportunities, and wider whole-school initiatives, contributing to a positive, collaborative school environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must:

• Be a fluent English speaker

• Have a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s degree with PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).

• Have a specialist SEND qualification or substantial proven experience in leading SEND provision (experience across multiple phases is an advantage).

• Have a strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and inclusive teaching practices.

• Have experience in identifying, assessing, and supporting students with a broad range of additional needs.

• Have proven ability to lead, coach, and support teachers in implementing effective SEND strategies.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, solution-focused partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage systems, documentation, and processes to meet regulatory and inspection requirements.

• A commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and promoting a culture of high expectations for all learners.

Why Join Us?

We offer an attractive package, including:

• Competitive, tax-free salary

• Furnished accommodation

• Annual return air ticket/allowance

• Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance

• End-of-service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

How to Apply

Complete the application form on the website via the Quick Apply button. Submit:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• A recent professional picture inserted in the right-hand corner of the CV

• A scanned degree certificate

Important Notes

• The school reserves the right to begin recruitment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

• Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Executive Principal, Mr. Riaan Huyser.

Safeguarding Statement

Al Rabeeh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including identity verification, references, criminal background checks, and child protection screening in line with school and regulatory requirements.

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