Specialist Resourced Provision Lead

Denholme Primary School; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking a capable Specialist Resource Provision Lead to develop and lead a high-quality RP within the school with a view to expanding across the trust. The role focuses on strategic development, staff leadership, pupil progress monitoring and promoting inclusive practice for children with SEND, Autistic Spectrum Condition and related needs.

The post involves working with parents and a range of professionals to ensure the RP has a positive impact on learning and

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Specialist Resource Provision (RP) within the school and across the trust.
• Lead strategic development, staff leadership, and pupil progress monitoring within the RP.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and other professionals to support learning and welfare of targeted pupils.
• Build confidence and trust with parents/carers and families, promoting inclusion.

Job description

Mainscale - Upper Pay Range £34,069 - £52,835, plus SEN Allowance £3698.50

Full Time, Permanent

The Specialist Resourced Provision Lead post is to provide vital leadership in our Resource Provision (RPs) and support for the school SENCO as well as a desire to impact across the Trust by supporting the continued development of RPs and internal school provision for children with complex needs.

Vacancy Information

We are seeking to recruit a talented and dedicated professional to develop and lead a high-quality Specialist Resource Provision (RP) within the school and the flexibility of outlook to work trust-wide, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role involves strategic development, staff leadership, pupil progress monitoring, and fostering an inclusive school and trust culture.

This Specialist Provision is part of a range of provision for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition in mainstream schools which includes provision within EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at schools. These specialist provisions form one of four strands of support for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

This role will involve the leadership and management of the school led Resource Provision, working in conjunction with teachers, support staff and a range of other professionals to support the learning and welfare of all targeted pupils. The post holder will provide vision and direction for the team to develop and our Resource Provision to ensure it has a positive impact upon the learning and inclusion of children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and those with Communication and Interaction needs, enabling them to thrive within the provision, as well as working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust.

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.
Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

Safeguarding

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.