SENCO

Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 June 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS+TLR

SENCO job summary

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

Oasis Academy Don Valley is seeking an inspirational, skilled and compassionate SENCO to lead and develop outstanding provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a vibrant, values‑led academy that is deeply committed to inclusion, achievement and community.

As SENCO, you will play a pivotal strategic role in shaping SEND provision across the academy, working closely with the Principal, senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies to ensure every child is supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. You will be the driving force behind an ambitious and inclusive SEND vision, leading both its strategic development and day‑to‑day delivery. With clarity, expertise and compassion, you will ensure statutory requirements are met while coordinating high‑quality, personalised support for pupils with a wide range of needs. Through strong partnerships with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, carers and external professionals, you will create a joined‑up approach that places children firmly at the heart of every decision. By rigorously monitoring, evaluating and refining provision, you will maximise the impact of interventions, champion inclusive practice and empower colleagues through training and guidance. Alongside teaching responsibility, this role offers the opportunity to influence provision at classroom level while playing a key part in whole‑school improvement and safeguarding.

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

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has, or is willing to work towards, the National SENCO Award
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Is highly organised, empathetic and resilient
• Can inspire colleagues and build trusting professional relationships
• Is deeply committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Shares and actively supports the Oasis ethos and values

Experience as a SENCO or Inclusion Manager is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from ambitious educators ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we believe that every child is unique, valued and capable of achieving excellence. Our work is grounded in strong relationships, high expectations and an inclusive ethos shaped by compassion, equality and hope. By joining us, you will become part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team that genuinely values SEND, within a collaborative staff culture where professional growth is actively encouraged. You will be welcomed into a school community committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring every pupil can thrive, while benefiting from the strength of the wider Oasis Community Learning family, with access to exceptional CPD and trusted SEN networks.

If you are driven by inclusion, motivated by impact, and ready to lead with heart and purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oasis Academy Don Valley

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-don-valley

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