Assistant Headteacher (Head of Resource Base)

What skills and experience we’re looking for

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

• 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

Responsibilities

• Full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, DfE guidance on resource bases and statutory EHCP requirements
• High-quality, evidence-informed teaching across informal, semi-formal and formal pathways
• Precise implementation of Section F provision within EHCPs
• Robust assess–plan–do–review cycles and outcome-focused SEND Support Plans
• Effective leadership, deployment and development of specialist staff
• Rigorous monitoring of pupil progress and impact of interventions
• Strong, professional engagement with families and multi-agency partners
• Fulfil the statutory responsibilities of SENCo for the Resource Base
• Deputise for the current HT/DHT as required
• Lead annual reviews and transition processes for resource base pupils
• Provide formal reports to governors where required
• Lead admissions to the Resource Base in line with statutory processes in conjunction with the HT/DHT
• Contribute to borough-wide SEND strategy and local authority development work, where appropriate
• Promote and disseminate evidence-informed practice across the school

What the school offers

• A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence
• The opportunity to lead and further develop an established specialist provision
• Professional autonomy within a supportive and ambitious leadership culture
• The chance to make a lasting difference to children with complex communication and social needs

Commitment to safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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