SENCo Dove House Academy

In Partnership with the parents and the community our aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of all the pupils in the school. Making a Difference

SENCo

Permanent

Main Payscale SEN Allowance

TLR 2a

At Dove House Academy we believe every child deserves to be understood supported and empowered to succeed no matter their starting point. We are a warm nurturing community where staff pupils and families come together to create a learning environment filled with compassion and possibility. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SENCO to join our academy and help us provide the care guidance and personalised support our pupils deserve.

Dove House is a popular successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke for students with severe learning difficulties and autism aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an Outstanding school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.

As our SENCo you will play a key part in helping our pupils grow learn and feel confident in themselves. You will:

• Lead on SEND with empathy clarity and high expectations
• Oversee Annual Reviews ensuring reports are shared and submitted within statutory timeframes
• Provide regular training and advice to tutors teachers and class leaders
• Work closely with teachers support staff families and external partners
• Be the designated teacher for children looked after
• Be a deputy designated safeguarding lead

You will be a qualified teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or working towards it). You will be warm approachable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. You will be skilled at building trusting relationships with pupils families and staff. You will be organised reflective and committed to creating an academy where every child feels safe and supported.

At Solent Academies Trust we are proud to be a community built on connection respect and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Valuing Difference
• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationship thrive people thrive and so do the children and young people we serve.

We will provide you with superb resources excellent staff induction and training. A commitment to continuing professional development as well as opportunities for career progressions within a happy and supportive community. We value our employees and as part of our pay structure we pay a SEN Allowance which increases in value after 3 and 5 years of service.

For more details please visit our website:Solent Academies Trust - Work With Us

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form

If you have any questions or wish to submit an application please email.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 17^th April 2026 9am

Interviews will be held week commencing 20^th April 2026.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age gender ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academys application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.