About this role
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS), dependent on experience
Allowances: SEN Allowance (minimum, in line with STPCD)
Hours of work: Full time
Contract type: Fixed-term, interim post to cover maternity leave, until July 2027
A bit about us:
Frogwell Primary School is a caring and highly inclusive one form entry mainstream school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. Our school also hosts a Resource Base for pupils with complex learning needs.
All about the role:
Frogwell Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, and committed Interim Resource Base Leader to lead our Complex Needs Resource Base (CNRB). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher to play a key role in shaping high-quality provision for pupils with complex learning needs within a supportive and inclusive school community.
The Interim Resource Base Leader will provide professional leadership and direction for the Complex Needs Resource Base, ensuring pupils receive outstanding provision and make strong holistic progress. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead teaching, learning, assessment, and inclusion within the CNRB, while promoting meaningful links with mainstream provision.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching expertise and offers the opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to pupils’ lives during this interim period.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
- Is an excellent classroom teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- Has experience of working with pupils with SEND, including complex learning needs
- Has a secure understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes, including Annual Reviews
- Can provide clear leadership and professional guidance to staff
- Is committed to high expectations, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
- Is reflective, collaborative, and keen to continue developing professionally
Experience of working within a specialist resource base or leading SEND provision is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong commitment to SEND and pupil wellbeing
- A well-established Complex Needs Resource Base with dedicated staff
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team
- High-quality professional development and leadership support
- The opportunity to shape and develop provision within an exciting and rewarding role
Frogwell Primary School is an exciting place to work, with a clear vision, strong values, and a commitment to enabling every child to thrive.
Find out more and apply:
Visits are warmly welcomed. Tours of the school have been set for the following dates:
Thursday 5th February 11am-12pm,
Thursday 12th February 9am-10am
If you would like to schedule a pre-tour phone call with the Headteacher or book a space on one of our tours, please contact our Office Manager: Vikee Brandebourg, Tel: 01249 652815 Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to attend one of our planned tours please contact us as we will be happy to accommodate additional tours.
Please visit our website for further information about the school www.frogwell.co.uk
Please make sure you read the Job Description and Person Specification in full and ensure your applications addresses these.
To apply online, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
Please note: CV's will not be considered.
Closing date (and time): Wednesday 18th February
Interview date: Monday 5th March
Commencement date: June
Frogwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
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Other facts
About Wiltshire Council
Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we do, what we stand for and how we do things.
We deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries.
We’re a forward-thinking council and we recognise a good idea can come from anyone, at any level. That’s why we encourage our people to be innovative and find new ways to tackle old issues. Our values support this and make us unique; we embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.
We focus on opportunities and possibilities, rather than limitations and promote flexible working. We want to ensure that we encourage a culture that places customers at its centre.
Join us and you will enjoy the chance to achieve your full potential and enjoy a truly fulfilling career in a beautiful part of the country.
What you'll do
- The Interim Resource Base Leader will provide professional leadership and direction for the Complex Needs Resource Base, ensuring outstanding provision for pupils. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on teaching expertise to make a significant difference in pupils’ lives.
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