SEN Year Group Lead

Location: Oasis Academy John Williams

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027, Full-time, Term Time Only

Salary: SCP 13-17

Interview Date: Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May 2026

This is a new and exciting role at OAJW!

We will be making 5 appointments to this role, so that every year group has an SEN Lead. The SEN Year Group Lead will play a pivotal role in strengthening the support, guidance, and outcomes for students identified as SEN K within their allocated year group. This role exists to ensure that these students experience high-quality provision, strong pastoral support and consistent advocacy across their school journey. The postholder will work proactively to remove barriers to learning, promote positive engagement in lessons and secure strong attendance patterns for these young people. Working closely with the SENDCo and Head of Year, the SEN Year Group Lead will act as the key point of contact for SEN K students and their families, ensuring communication is timely, supportive and solution focused. This role is central to embedding inclusive practice and ensuring that SEN K students are known, valued, and well supported.

Why Join Oasis Academy John Williams?

At Oasis Academy John Williams, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking, and well-resourced school community, where staff wellbeing and student success are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• A genuinely rewarding role with the chance to make a lasting difference to students’ lives
• Centralised behaviour systems that promote disruption-free learning
• A strong sense of community, with colleagues who genuinely care and support one another
• Daily departmental briefings and a structured coaching programme
• High-quality, personalised CPD to support your professional growth
• Regular staff forums and social events
• A thoughtfully calendarised academic year to support workload balance
• A 128GB, 11th-generation Wi-Fi-enabled iPad for all staff and students
• State of the art buildings and learning facilities
• Free access to a fully equipped on-site gym and sports facilities
• On-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health Shield Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

Oasis Academy John Williams is a vibrant and ambitious community, serving just over 860 young people in modern, exceptionally well-maintained buildings. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to delivering exceptional education that helps every student thrice – academically, socially and emotionally.

In our most recent inspection, in September 2023, we were once again judged to be a Good school, reflecting our consistent commitment to high standards and inclusive excellence.

We are proud to be the school of choice for our local community, a fact demonstrated by being oversubscribed for several years. Our context is richly diverse: 22% of our students have special educational needs, 45% are disadvantaged, and 63% are White British. This diversity enriches our culture and fuels our determination to ensure that every young person—regardless of background or starting point—receives the support, challenge and care they need to flourish.

Our commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We work intentionally to help our young people develop an understanding and appreciation of difference, ensuring they grow into respectful, empathetic and socially aware individuals. Through daily Personal Development sessions, we support students to become well rounded, confident and responsible young adults who are ready to face the challenges of life beyond school and contribute positively to their communities throughout their lives.

Apply Now!

Please submit your application via eTeach by 9am on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May 2026 at Oasis Academy John Williams.

We warmly welcome enquiries. Please contact the Academy office or visit our website for more information.