Interim Resource Base Leader

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependant on experience)                                           

Hours of work: Full Time             

Contract type: Fixed Term 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

Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS), dependent on experience
Allowances:

• SEN Allowance (minimum, in line with STPCD)

Contract: Fixed-term, interim post to cover maternity leave, until July 2027

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.

About You

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Visits

Visits are warmly welcomed. please contact our Office Manager:
Vikee Brandebourg
Tel: 01249 652815
Email: admin@frogwell.wilts.sch.uk

If you are unable to attend one of our planned tours please contact us as we will be happy to accommodate additional tours.

Find out more and apply:

For further information, please refer to the job description and personal specification attached below, or contact admin@frogwell.wilts.sch.uk

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, 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): Friday 13th March

Interview date:  Tuesday 17th March 

Commencement date:  June 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Interim RB Leader Personal Specification

Interim RB Leader Job Description