Interim Resource Base Lead
Location: East Midlands
Contract: Full-time
Start: Immediate
Rate: £300 per day
We're working closely with a school in the East Midlands seeking an Interim Resource Base Leader to deliver outstanding teaching within a specialist SEND resource base.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining high-quality classroom practice with day-to-day responsibility for the unit. You'll help shape provision for pupils with complex needs, lead on teaching and learning, line-manage Inclusion Support Practitioners, and play a key role within the senior leadership team. You'll also benefit from being part of a wider network of unit leaders.
This opportunity would suit someone with a strong understanding of SEND and communication needs, along with experience across EYFS and Key Stages 1-2. It could be a great step for a teacher looking to grow into leadership and work towards the NASENCo qualification, if not already held.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching for pupils with high levels of SEND
Facilitate play-based and communication-led learning in line with an EYFS ethos
Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the resource base while remaining classroom-based
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion
Contribute to a reflective, positive culture focused on best practice and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Primary teaching experience, ideally within EYFS or KS1
Strong experience supporting children with ASD, sensory needs, and complex SEND
Confidence using continuous provision approaches and communication-focused practiceDesirable
Experience within a resource base, specialist provision, or SEND unit
Previous middle leadership exposure, such as phase lead or inclusion responsibilities
NASENCo qualification, or willingness to work towards it
If this opportunity is of interest, let's book in a short call to discuss it further