Required asap Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our children? Do you want to work in a nurturing and inclusive school, where we care about every child and member of staff? If so, the children of Hanbury Primary School are looking for you! Our provision for children with complex communication and /or ASD continues to go from strength to strength. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Complex Communication and ASD Lead Professional, to support our children and staff on the next part of our improvement journey. The role will involve working closely with the Inclusion Lead and Communication and Language Lead, and leading our specialist provision. As part of the role, you will lead teaching and line manage other staff within the specialist provision and also provide high quality support to children and staff throughout school. Another important aspect to the role, is coordinating with parents and external agencies, to enhance our support offer. We can offer you: • support from a strong and experienced leadership team, who value our inclusive ethos • a highly effective and skilled Inclusion Lead • supportive and nurturing staff, who care about the children • an ambitious and supportive governing body • well-behaved and enthusiastic children • training specifically targeted to Complex Communication and ASD We are looking for a Lead Professional who is: • experienced and passionate about Complex Communication and ASD • highly motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a difference everyday • able to plan effective learning in specialist provision, that meets the children’s individual needs • able to deliver high quality Complex Communication/ASD teaching, which impacts positively on children’s development • able to lead and line manage other members of the specialist teams • able to deliver high quality CPD to colleagues • able to work as a team, and be flexible to meet the needs of our children • able to maintain our high standards of behaviour, and our inclusive and nurturing ethos • able to develop positive relationships with our children and their families • able to work effectively with external agencies and act on advice given Please note candidates will be observed working with children as part of the recruitment process. Visits to the school to see our specialist provision is warmly welcomed on Monday 6th October at 4.00 or Thursday 9th October at 9.15. Please contact the school to let us know if you would like to visit. Closing date for applications: 15th October (9.00) Further information and Application Packs can be obtained from the school office on 0121 553 1427 or e-mailing school@hanburyprimary.school Hanbury Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. All staff have a duty to safeguard our children and therefore we expect all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website) and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Pre-employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE. Hours 32.5 hours per week Grade Grade E FTE £31,537 - £36,363 (Actual Pro-Rata Salary £24,185 - £27,886) Location Hanbury Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 9NT Contract Permanent Closing Date 15th October 2025 at 9am