Resource Provision Lead

Sir John Talbot's School, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L1-L5 (Currently £51,722 to £57,136 Per Annum)

Resource Provision Lead job summary

Resource Provision Lead – SEN Specialist Hub

Are you a passionate and highly skilled teacher with a strong commitment to inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Do you have the expertise and vision to develop and lead a high-quality provision that enables students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to thrive?

Are you confident in working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate effective, personalised support.

If so, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is ready to develop innovative pathways, enabling students to access both specialist and mainstream learning. You will be committed to high expectations, nurturing strong relationships and fostering a deep sense of belonging for every learner.

Grade L1-5 (Currently £51,722 to £57,136)

Permanent

1 FTE

Required for 4th January 2027 (or sooner if available)

To be successful you will need to:

Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.

Possess outstanding organisational and administrative skills

Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems

Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’

Contribute fully to school life

Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others

Be determined to play a pivotal role in Student Support, working closely with the Deputy Headteacher

Why choose this Resourced Provision Lead above others?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring leader to take responsibility for our well-established resource provision for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

In this pivotal role, you will lead a provision supporting up to 25 students, shaping pathways, provision and practice to ensure that every learner achieves, feels a strong sense of belonging, and thrives.

You will play a key strategic role within the school, ensuring that each young person receives the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

This position offers a unique blend of teaching (approximately 60%) and leadership. You will oversee all aspects of the provision, including curriculum pathways, staff deployment and effective multi-agency working, driving high-quality outcomes for all learners.

About us:

Sir John Talbot’s School is at the centre of the community of Whitchurch, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life. As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots, providing an attractive setting in which pupils can thrive. Facilities are extensive including the community Leisure Centre, well-resourced faculty areas and Sixth Form.

We offer:

A strong, inclusive culture where all students are known, supported and able to succeed

The opportunity to shape and lead a specialist provision within a mainstream setting

High-quality professional learning, including funded NPQ SEND and leadership development

Access to a wide range of Trust-wide development opportunities

Excellent facilities and specialist learning environments

Benefits include our staff wellbeing offer, teacher and local government pension schemes, use of laptop and free membership of our onsite fitness suite

An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents, and governors

If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the school, or if you have any queries, please email Mrs Gail Winstone, Headteacher’s PA: Gail.Winstone@sjt.mmat.co.uk

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website https://sirjohntalbots.co.uk/ (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th July 2026 at 9am

Interviews will be held on Friday 10th July 2026

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sir John Talbot's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 873 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir John Talbot's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-john-talbot-s-school

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