Employer
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Location
Bristol, Avon
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
Permanent
Salary
L12–L16 (£65,286 – £72,162) per annum
Posted
9th June 2025
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
22nd June 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1491995
Job Reference
SENDCO/Jun25
Start Date

1st September 2025

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Job ID: 1491995

Job Title: Assistant Principal – Inclusion SENDco
Salary Leadership Scale:L12–L16 (£65,286 – £72,162) per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025 (midnight)
Interview Dates: 30th June / 1st July 2025
Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to supporting all students to thrive? Are you ready to take a senior leadership role that makes a real difference to young people’s lives?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking a driven and compassionate Assistant Principal – SENDCO to join our leadership team. You will lead on SEND provision and strategy across the Academy, playing a key role in shaping our inclusive culture and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with leadership experience
• Has a proven track record of supporting learners with SEND to make progress
• Has experience coaching and developing staff to meet SEND needs in the classroom
• Is confident in turning complex ideas into practical plans for implementation
• Holds the NASENCO Award, or is willing to complete the qualification
• Has a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Is passionate about inclusive education and committed to our Oasis ethos

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for further detail.

• This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the development and delivery of our Inclusion Strategy, with a particular focus on SEND. You will:
• Provide strategic leadership on all aspects of SEND provision
• Lead a team of professionals to ensure high-quality support for students with SEND
• Work collaboratively with teachers and leaders to embed inclusive teaching practices
• Distil complex policy and research into actionable plans that drive improvement
• Be the point of contact for all SEND-related matters, including external agencies and families
• Support the wider pastoral and safeguarding agendas