At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a specialist provision for children with complex needs.
- Company: Fairstead School, committed to inclusive education and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Join a culture of reflection, collaboration, and commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and champion inclusive practices.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex SEND needs and team leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32061 - 36363 £ per year.
Salary - Grade G/H £32,061-£36,363 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Term Time plus Training Days Required for September 2026
“Every child deserves an education that meets them where they are and helps them become who they can be.”
About the Role
The Enhanced Specialist Provision supports up to 12–14 children with complex needs, including children with:
- Autism
- Communication and interaction needs
- Cognition and learning needs
- SEMH needs
- Complex SEND profiles
- EHCPs requiring highly personalised support
As Provision Lead, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, organisation and quality of the provision. You will:
- Lead teaching, learning and assessment within the provision
- Develop personalised programmes that enable children to make strong progress
- Ensure pupils remain connected to their mainstream peers wherever possible
- Lead, coach and line manage a team of specialist support staff
- Monitor progress and evaluate the impact of provision
- Work closely with families and external professionals
- Support EHCP implementation and annual reviews
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour support and inclusion
- Champion inclusive practice across the wider school
Why This Role Matters
We believe that specialist provision should never mean lower expectations. Our vision is to create a provision that:
- Enables children to achieve
- Develops communication and independence
- Supports emotional wellbeing and regulation
- Builds confidence and self-belief
- Strengthens inclusion across the whole school
What Makes Fairstead Different?
- Inclusion at the Heart of School Improvement
- A Genuine Leadership Opportunity
- Strong Professional Collaboration
- Investment in Development
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has significant experience supporting children with complex SEND needs
- Has experience leading or developing teams
- Understands the SEND Code of Practice and person‑centred planning
- Has experience implementing and reviewing EHCP provision
- Can adapt curriculum and teaching approaches to meet individual needs
- Builds strong relationships with children, families and professionals
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrates resilience, reflection and professional curiosity
- Shares our commitment to ambitious inclusion
Applications are welcomed from experienced HLTAs, SEND practitioners, specialist teachers or inclusion leaders with relevant qualifications and expertise.
Our School Culture
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Safety
We believe:
- Every child deserves to belong
- Inclusion benefits everyone
- Relationships are the foundation of success
- Staff development improves outcomes
- High expectations and strong support go hand in hand
We are ambitious for all children, particularly those who face the greatest barriers.
We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist provision
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- High-quality professional development
- Strong collaboration with specialist services
- A culture of reflection and continual improvement
- A commitment to staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a profound difference to children's lives every day
Enhanced Specialist Provision Lead employer: Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Fairstead is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and students. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to lead a specialist provision while collaborating with experienced professionals and shaping the educational journey of children with complex needs. Our culture prioritises responsibility, respect, and safety, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School Recruitment Team
