Trust Leader of Specialist and Alternative Provision
Orchard Grove Primary School, Taunton, TA3 7FD33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 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
- £69,596 - £82,654
Pay scale
- Leadership L13 - L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Blackdown Education Partnership is a high performing trust created by the merger of two founding trusts which shared some important similar values. Put simply, we believe that collaboration, partnership working and sharing our best ideas will enable us to enact our core values of:
- Equity
- Opportunity
- Community
and provide educational experiences and opportunities that enable our pupils to thrive and achieve in our school.
We are currently reimagining our strategic plan which will shape the work of the Trust over the next 2-5 years. This will focus on 4 key strategic drivers to deliver an ambitious vision for the next stage of our improvement journey. One of these is an intentional approach to inclusion and equity.
This post, which is new to the Trust is a key part of this strategy. We are in the process of developing specialist provision at 2 of our secondaries and we have on site AP in a number of the other schools. We are aware that this will be an area of development over the coming months and years and are looking for an individual who can support our school leaders to develop high quality inclusive spaces that better meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable pupils.
Our schools are all characterised by a strong ethos, ambitious culture and compassionate environment which together drive success. We are lucky enough to employ brilliant people who share our vision, many of whom have started careers with us and stayed to progress these careers. We want people to join us who believe that, whatever their role, they can make a difference to the life chances of pupils. We are totally committed therefore to helping all our staff thrive and fulfil their professional ambitions. A large number of colleagues are currently undertaking leadership development training which ranges from the full suite of NPQs to some more bespoke leadership programmes run through our outstanding network of partners.
If you are keen to find out more about the role, our CEO will be holding a series of information sessions over Teams where she will outline the key requirements of the post and be available to answer any questions. You can book into one of these slots by contacting Paula Gibson, contact details are available within the recruitment pack.
Times available are;
- Monday 23rd March – 4.30 – 5.00pm
- Wednesday 25th March - 10.00 - 10.30am
- Tuesday 31st March – 1.30 - 2.00pm
We are looking for an individual who shares the same vision and values – if you believe that you have the skills, drive and vision to help us achieve our aims we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026 (first stage interviews – online)
Tuesday 28th April 2026 (second stage interviews – Orchard Grove Primary School)
See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.
All applications should be made by completing the eteach online application form, https://www.bep.ac/work-with-us
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.
What the school offers its staff
- Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
- Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
- Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
- Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
- Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
- Free car parking.
- On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.
- Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate.
- Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
- Free tea and coffee.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orchard Grove Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 64 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orchard Grove Primary School website
- Email address
- gibsonp@bep.ac
Arranging a visit to Orchard Grove Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gibsonp@bep.ac.
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