Job Overview Our trust is determined to overcome disadvantage, and we place a strong inclusion offer at the heart of this goal. We are now seeking somebody to help lead our Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) at Royds Hall, to provide exceptional levels of support and achievement. Our definition of achievement goes well beyond academic results – we want all our pupils to be happy and successful for life. Our ideal candidate will be an individual who has extensive experience of working with pupils with SEND or is a passionate teacher who wishes to has leadership experience and would like to specialise in the area of SEND. You should have a good understanding of how to support colleagues, to get the best out of all children and young people. You will lead the teacher and teaching assistants in the ARP and ensure that pupils are supported to achieve their personal best. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the quality of provision of ARP pupils at Royds Hall and change lives for the better. The Ideal Candidate Will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be qualified to degree level or equivalent have experience of working with students with SEND be familiar with the SEN Code of Practice have excellent behaviour management skills At SHARE MAT, We Aim To Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key Encourage all our students to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives Ensure our staff are happy and healthy at work; we believe in staff voice and consistently aim to reduce workload and improve work/life balance Offer a generous benefits and training package, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale. Royds Hall Is One Of Eight Academies Within Our Trust And Is Part Of a Close-knit Community Well-located For Commuting From Leeds, Huddersfield And Wakefield. Please Do Make Arrangements To Visit The Academy If You Wish To Learn More Before You Apply; You Will Find It Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education. For further information, please download the Application Pack. To apply, please complete our application form, and return it by email to royds.recruitment@sharemat.co.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th October 2025. Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025. SHARE MAT is committed to the Equality Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post, and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.