SENDCO – Aug 2026 – Muscat, Oman

SENDCO
 
Location: Muscat, Oman
Region: Middle East
Start Date: August 2026
Curriculum: UK 
Length of Contract: 2 years (renewable)
 
The School
 
As Oman’s premier British school opened in 2021, this establishment welcomes pupils from KG1 to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18), providing a seamless journey from Early Years to A Levels or the Omani GED. Their world-class facilities, global alumni network, and rich heritage, drawn from an excellent UK family of schools, ensure an education that is both traditional and forward-thinking.  The campus itself houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, as well as indoor and outdoor sports facilities including swimming pools.
 
The Location
 

 
The Role
 
The school is committed to enabling each child within their care to achieve his or her full potential so that they can benefit from the excellent education on offer.  The Learning Support Department is central to them being able to fulfil this commitment. The SENDCO will therefore be responsible for managing and delivering quality Special Educational Needs lessons across the school and ensuring that children are supported to access the curriculum and make outstanding progress.
 
Key Responsibilities will include:
 
– Develop and implement the school’s SEND policy and strategy in alignment with local regulations and best practices.
– Lead and manage the SEND team, including classroom assistants and specialist shadow and support staff.
– Provide guidance and training to teachers and support staff on best practices for supporting students with SEND.
– Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to SEND within Oman
– To support the school in the diagnostic assessment of children where necessary, to identify their specific learning needs and offer individualised support.
– To deliver targeted individual and small group lessons to cater for the learning needs of specific children or groups of children.
– Managing the SEN budget effectively to ensure the allocation of resources, including staffing, equipment, and materials, to meet the needs of students with SEN.
Full job description can be provided
 
Requirements

• Appropriate Bachelors degree in a relevant subject to the teaching post.
• UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving UK QTS. 
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying relevant teaching experience. 
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum of England, and curriculum development in special educational needs.
• A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.  
• Previous international experience and/or working with students for whom English is not their first language will be an advantage. 
• Clear criminal record.
• Ability to provide relevant references and documents including passport and qualification certificates.

Salary and Benefits
 
The post attracts a competitive annual tax-free salary (inclusive of accommodation) and benefits package appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include:         

• Start and end of contract flights.        
• Annual return flight allowance.        
• Tuition fee concession for dependent children.    
• Medical insurance.       
• Visa costs. 
• CPD training allowance.
• An end of service payment. 

About ANZUK Education
 
ANZUK Education has supported educators since 2004. We’re able to fully support schools and educators by finding the right educator, right place, right time. Our International Schools Team is dedicated to ensuring equity in education for students by connecting great teachers to schools that truly value them. 
 
Next steps
 
Please contact our specialist international team via email at international@anzuk.education with an updated CV to discuss the role, school and location in more detail.  We are here to help guide and support you with your next international career move.  Apply now!