SENCO

Be the champion of inclusion. Shape lives. Lead change.

Are you ready to lead a culture where every child is valued, supported and empowered to succeed?

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, our vision is simple: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and ambitious SENCO to join our leadership team and drive inclusive excellence across our academy.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to transform lives.

As our SENCO, you will be at the heart of our academy's commitment to ensuring that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive the highest quality support, enabling them to achieve academically, develop confidence and flourish as individuals. Working alongside senior leaders, teachers, families and external professionals, you will shape strategy, influence practice and champion the rights of every child.

The Opportunity

As SENCO, you will:

• Lead and develop our strategic vision for SEND provision across the academy.
• Ensure every pupil receives high-quality, personalised support that enables them to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with families, teachers, teaching assistants and external agencies to create exceptional outcomes for pupils.
• Drive inclusive practice through coaching, training and professional development.
• Monitor, evaluate and continually improve SEND provision and interventions.
• Play a key role in whole-school improvement, safeguarding and leadership

We are looking for a passionate and committed SEND leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Holds the National SENCO Award.
• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
• Is compassionate, resilient and highly organised.
• Can inspire colleagues and build trusted relationships with families and professionals.
• Is deeply committed to safeguarding and improving life chances for every child.
• Shares the Oasis ethos of inclusion, equality and hope.

Whether you are an experienced SENCO looking for your next challenge or an ambitious leader ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Oasis Academy Don Valley?

We are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious academy where relationships matter and children come first. You will join a dedicated team that believes barriers should never define potential, and where inclusion sits at the centre of every decision we make

We Offer:

• A genuinely inclusive and supportive academy community.
• A leadership team that recognises the importance of SEND.
• Extensive professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to specialist networks across the wider Oasis Community Learning family.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and families every day.
• If you are driven by inclusion, motivated by impact, and ready to lead with heart and purpose, we would love to hear from you

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you believe every child deserves to belong, achieve and succeed, and you have the passion and expertise to lead outstanding SEND provision, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We run applications through our AI programme to check for authenticity.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.