Assistant Headteacher (Head of Resource Base)

Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to shape and

lead a high-quality specialist provision within an ambitious, inclusive

mainstream school?

Riversdale

Primary School is seeking an exceptional practitioner to lead our Resource Base

for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autistic

Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This leadership position requires strong strategic

thinking, statutory knowledge and the ability to secure consistently excellent

provision and outcomes.

About

You

We are seeking a credible and knowledgeable SEND leader

who:

Has

substantial experience teaching pupils with ASC and SLCN, Demonstrates

deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and DfE

guidance on resource bases, Has

experience of leading annual reviews and writing high-quality statutory

reports, Can

design ambitious, personalised curricula and secure measurable outcomes, Is

confident leading and developing a specialist team, Has

experience advising colleagues on inclusive practice and reasonable

adjustments, Is

able to analyse data and use it strategically to improve provision, Has

experience of working effectively with families and multi-agency professionals, Is

willing to complete (or already holds) the National Award for SEN Coordination, Experience

of working in a resource base or specialist setting, delivering autism-specific

training and leading whole-school SEND development would be advantageous.

You will be organised, resilient and intellectually

rigorous, with high expectations and a clear moral purpose.