Assistant Principal - Inclusion/SENDCo

EmployerOasis Academy Blakenhale JuniorsLocationBirmingham, West MidlandsContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeContract LengthPermanentSalaryLPS 4-8Posted8th June 2026Start Date1st September 2026Expires29th June 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart Date1st September 2026Job ID1558936Start Date1st September 2026Contract Type :PermanentContract Length: PermanentJob ID: 1558936Is our Assistant Principal - Inclusion/SENDCo opportunity at Oasis Academy Blakenhale , the role for you?You'll be continuing your career with us at Oasis, where we are looking to build stronger communities and provide exceptional education for our pupils that enhances their lives. Looking to make a real difference to our students, then this could be the role for you.You’ll be integral to the running of our academy. No child is the same and we need someone who recognises this and ensures we're supporting our SEND pupils to address any barriers to learning they may have. Ultimately you'll be someone who wants to make a difference and champion inclusivity.About our Assistant Principal - Inclusion/SENCO RoleFirstly you'll be a classroom practitioner. You'll care and consistently be intrigued by pedagogy. We want someone who can support with teaching and learning and be able to coach and inspire how we meet the needs of our SEND pupils. We'll provide that time to understand the role and make / implement the changes you feel are necessary but we want that person who has passion to be in the classroom (as first and foremost we're teachers) and that desire to drive inclusivity and support our community. -Inclusion at Blakenhale is broader than SEND. You’ll champion all vulnerable learners, ensuring that any child facing any form of disadvantage is supported to thrive and that our systems and classroom practice remove barriers for every learner.You'll work in a very diverse academy, we have numerous languages spoken and there's work to support with speech and language alongside varying cognition and learning needs. There's opportunities to develop EHCP's that really support our students and best help them, alongside really looking and shaping our policies and procedures.About Oasis BlakenhaleAs we shape a new enrichment‑led identity for the Academy, you will play a key role in developing our Pupil Pledge and ensuring every child benefits from a rich, joyful and ambitious curriculum beyond the classroom.What will you get in return?Pay Scale: LPS 4-8Wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal including health & dental cover & discounts at leading companiesTeachers pension schemeGreat support systems in place for your developmentAbout Oasis Community LearningThe overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.Next StepsWe are looking to get the right candidate in role ASAP but the right person is the most important thing and timelines will reflect this.The vacancy will be open till Monday 29th June and we will be interviewing week commencing 6th July. We would really encourage and like candidates to visit prior to this. Please reach out to Blakenhale with your name, position and contact details to arrange this.Assistant Principal Inclusion SENDCOSafeguarding Statement:Blakenhale Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr