Enhanced Resource Provision Lead Teacher

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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children who have complex SEND needs and face significant learning and developmental challenges?

Have you worked in a Special School or Enhanced Resource Provision before?

Or are you a mainstream teacher that has considerable experience and understanding of working with some of the most challenging, yet also amazing and rewarding, pupils in school?
Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey and become the leader of our growing Enhanced Resource Provision?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

Springfield Junior School is seeking an exceptional teacher to lead our thriving Enhanced Resource Provision for 16 children with EHCPs. We are looking for a Leader who has experience of either working in a specialist setting or similar Enhanced Resource Provision before, or a teacher who has considerable experience of working with SEND pupils within a mainstream setting. The pupils in this provision have a profile of ASD and have a hybrid approach of both being taught in the ERP and the mainstream classes. We are looking for a dedicated, caring, passionate and resilient leader to support the provision through the next stage of its development. 

Why Us?

We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We’re proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a teacher who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. 

As part of QEGSMAT, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
• Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
• Driving social change through education.
• Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. 

Who we are looking for?

We’re seeking a teacher who:

• Has integrity, empathy, ambition, and is highly self-motivated.
• Will champion SEND and pupils with SEND.
• Relishes the challenge that working with the most complex learners will bring.
• Can inspire and motivate others to care deeply about our children and their development.
• Is ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in a community with high levels of deprivation.
• Values collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and wider school community. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future. 

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• With access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68% for Teachers.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.
• Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefit package with Vivup 

QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.  The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.   Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found – https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding 

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicant applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). 

Opportunities for a look around the school can be arranged on request.  If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this.  Please contact Sharon Taylor on 01335 340830 (ext. 10782).  

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://springfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/

or, on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldJuniorsSwad/ 

To apply for this position, please visit:  https://www.qegsmat.com/current-vacancies/ 

Interview dates:                                Wednesday 12^th November 2025   

Start date:                                          January 2026 or sooner if available