SENCO

5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity at Shenley Brook End School

SENCO

Salary L6-L10

Full Time

Shenley Brook End School is seeking a highly motivated and passionate SEND practitioner to join us as our new SENCO.

The successful candidate will lead our SEND provision, managing our Assistant SENCOs and a large team of teaching assistants, including specialist support staff. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring that students with SEND achieve exceptional outcomes, both academically and personally.

We have established strong whole-school approaches to inclusive and adaptive teaching, and we are looking for a leader who will build on this success, driving continuous improvement in SEND provision. SEND is central to our vision of becoming a fully inclusive school and is supported by a range of specialist teams across the school.

The successful candidate will:

Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, external agencies and the local authority.

Be committed to securing excellent progress and outcomes for students with SEND.

Have experience of working within, and ideally leading, SEND provision.

Be an outstanding communicator with strong organisational skills.

Work collaboratively with our pastoral, wellbeing and behaviour teams to ensure students receive effective and holistic support.

As part of the 5 Dimensions Trust, the successful candidate will benefit from a well-established SEND network, working alongside SENCOs from our seven schools to share expertise and drive excellence in inclusive practice.

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes. We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a ​5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on (phone number on the original advert)

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interview date: TBC

To view full details and apply online, please visit: https://www.mynewterm.com/trust/5-Dimensions-Trust/136844 or alternatively you can contact recruitment at the address below.

The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel: (phone number on the original advert)

Email: (email address on the original advert)

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson