Provision Coordinator

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Provision Coordinator for a specialist SEND school in Rochdale, England. This full-time role focuses on shaping and delivering a bespoke provision and informal curriculum for learners with complex autism, in collaboration with teaching and support staff.

You will lead, direct, and develop provision, build strong relationships with learners and the wider school community, and strive to inspire personal and educational growth in every pupil.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education, especially autism, is essential.
• Ability to lead and develop a team within a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Engage provision and informal curriculum offer for learners with complex autism.
• Lead, direct, and develop teaching and support staff within the provision.
• Inspire and motivate young people in their learning and personal development.
• Contribute to research, development, and continuous improvement of the curriculum offer.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Curriculum development

Special education

Job description

Provision Coordinator (VR/1035259) Rochdale, England

Job Title: Provision Coordinator

Start Date: Tuesday 1 st September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time

About the School

We're working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale that supports young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs, including complex autism. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing their provision and informal curriculum offer, helping learners build the skills they need to thrive in adult life.

About the Role

As Provision Coordinator, you'll take a leading role in shaping and delivering a specialist offer for learners with complex autism, ensuring the curriculum is meaningful, engaging, and tailored to individual needs. You'll work closely with teaching and support staff to lead, direct, and develop provision, while building strong relationships with learners, colleagues, and the wider school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring specialist leader who is passionate about complex autism and committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND.

Provision Coordinator Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Engage provision and informal curriculum offer for learners with complex autism
• Lead, direct, and develop teaching and support staff within the provision
• Inspire and motivate young people in their learning and personal development
• Contribute to research, development, and continuous improvement of the curriculum offer

Provision Coordinator - What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for complex autism and the ability to make a real difference
• A demonstrable commitment to research, development, imagination, and curiosity
• Emotional and physical resilience when working with learners who have complex needs
• Strong team-working and leadership skills, with the ability to direct and develop others
• Aspiring specialist leadership qualities and a desire to make a positive, lasting impact

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people