Specialist Resource Base Lead Teacher

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust 

Tel: 01603 481640 

Email: patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk 

• Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 p/a) plus SEN Allowance currently £5,497 
• Permanent 
• Full Time 
• Start Date: 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter 

About the Role: 

We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic teacher with a background in SEND who would welcome the opportunity of directing the provision of the Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for autistic students at the Open Academy. 

The SRB is commissioned by Norfolk County Council to provide high quality, effective and flexible support for a maximum of twenty autistic students. 

Working with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and with dedicated Teaching Assistants, the SRB is well resourced and welcomes and supports students and their families.  

Working Hours 

The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday. 

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have: 

• Degree Status 
• Qualified Teacher Status 
• Secondary School teaching and teaching practice across the age and ability range 
• Specialist experience with SEN students and/or autistic students  
• Familiarity with SEN regulations and local authority procedures 
• Commitment to community and parental involvement 
• A desire to make a positive difference to young people’s lives 

This is a school where your work will matter. You will be joining a community committed to ensuring that every student, including those who face the greatest barriers, achieves their very best and leaves us ready for the next step in their journey. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to book an appointment or speak with the Principal on 01603 481640 or patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk 

How to Apply 

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.  

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.  

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.  Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries. 

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. 

Closing Date: 24 June 2026 

Interview Dates: w/c 29 June 2026  

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. 

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. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.