Park Road - Autism Support Centre Base Lead Teacher

We are seeking an excellent Resource Base Lead, to join our team on a full-time, permanent contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Resource Base, Lead Teacher, to oversee the education provision for students with a diagnosis of ASC, attending St Dunstan's School in Glastonbury. (The base is currently located in Frome)

St Dunstan's School will have a bespoke Resource Base on its site for children and young people with ASC who have an EHCP but who are unable to fully access a mainstream education. The resource base allows students to be able to access a blended, profoundly personalised and mainstream education.

We are looking for a Base Leader who:

• Will continue to work closely with the leadership team of Critchill School and St Dunstan's School to ensure inclusive and personalized education for students in the Base

• Has the ability to develop the whole school community to deliver and achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning for those students with additional autism and communication needs

• Has an inclusive leadership style with a sense of direction, which will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential

• Has a proven ability to effectively performance manage staff within a school setting

• Is an excellent communicator with an open and approachable manner

In return, we can offer:

• Students who are engaging and interesting 

• Parents and families who support the base and want their children to achieve well

• A small team of key staff, and the opportunity to build a broader staff team to support the work at the base

• The support and challenge of Critchill School and St. Dunstan's School to develop an inclusive and mutually beneficial base

It is strongly recommended that interested candidates call to speak to Sophie Addison to discuss this position.

For further information or to apply please visit https://www.critchillschool.co.uk/ under the ‘Our School’ banner or contact Sophie Addison, Critchill School on 01373 464148.  

Closing date (and time): 23rd May 2022

Interview date:   25th May 2022

Commencement date:  1st September 2022

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.

Park Road Support Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Gaps in employment checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.