Enhanced Specialist Provision Lead

Tel: 01553 774666 

Email: admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk 

Headteacher: Daniel Farthing 

• Salary - Grade G/H £32.061-£36,363 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 37 hours per week
• Term Time plus Training Days
• Required for September 2026

"Every child deserves an education that meets them where they are and helps them become who they can be."

Lead a provision that changes lives.

At Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, inclusion is not an add-on—it is central to who we are.

We are seeking an exceptional practitioner to lead our Enhanced Specialist Provision, supporting children with complex SEND needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally while remaining fully connected to the life of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who combines strong leadership with outstanding practice and believes passionately that every child can succeed.

Working closely with the Headteacher, SENDCO, families and external professionals, you will shape and develop a specialist provision that delivers ambitious outcomes for some of our most vulnerable learners.

About the Role

The Enhanced Specialist Provision supports up to 12–14 children with complex needs, including children with:

• Autism 
• Communication and interaction needs 
• Cognition and learning needs 
• SEMH needs 
• Complex SEND profiles 
• EHCPs requiring highly personalised support 

As Provision Lead, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, organisation and quality of the provision.

You will:

• Lead teaching, learning and assessment within the provision 
• Develop personalised programmes that enable children to make strong progress 
• Ensure pupils remain connected to their mainstream peers wherever possible 
• Lead, coach and line manage a team of specialist support staff 
• Monitor progress and evaluate the impact of provision 
• Work closely with families and external professionals 
• Support EHCP implementation and annual reviews 
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour support and inclusion 
• Champion inclusive practice across the wider school 

This is a role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on support and leadership.

Why This Role Matters

We believe that specialist provision should never mean lower expectations.

Our vision is to create a provision that:

• Enables children to achieve 
• Develops communication and independence 
• Supports emotional wellbeing and regulation 
• Builds confidence and self-belief 
• Strengthens inclusion across the whole school 

You will play a key role in shaping that vision.

What Makes Fairstead Different?

Inclusion at the Heart of School Improvement

We are continually evolving our provision to meet the changing needs of our children and community.

A Genuine Leadership Opportunity

This is not simply a support role. You will lead a specialist provision, manage staff and influence whole-school practice.

Strong Professional Collaboration

You will work alongside:

• An experienced SENDCO 
• School leaders committed to inclusion 
• Specialist external professionals 
• Dedicated teaching and support staff 

Investment in Development

We are committed to developing expertise and leadership capacity within our team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has significant experience supporting children with complex SEND needs 
• Has experience leading or developing teams 
• Understands the SEND Code of Practice and person-centred planning 
• Has experience implementing and reviewing EHCP provision 
• Can adapt curriculum and teaching approaches to meet individual needs 
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and professionals 
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities 
• Demonstrates resilience, reflection and professional curiosity 
• Shares our commitment to ambitious inclusion 

Applications are welcomed from experienced HLTAs, SEND practitioners, specialist teachers or inclusion leaders with relevant qualifications and expertise.

Our School Culture

At Fairstead, we are guided by our values of:

Responsibility • Respect • Safety

We believe:

• Every child deserves to belong 
• Inclusion benefits everyone 
• Relationships are the foundation of success 
• Staff development improves outcomes 
• High expectations and strong support go hand in hand 

We are ambitious for all children, particularly those who face the greatest barriers.

We Offer

• A unique opportunity to lead and shape a specialist provision 
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team 
• High-quality professional development 
• Strong collaboration with specialist services 
• A culture of reflection and continual improvement 
• A commitment to staff wellbeing 
• The opportunity to make a profound difference to children's lives every day 

Visits to the School

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Kerry Tucker, School Business Manager.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 26 June 2026

Interview date:  TBC

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.