Head of SEND Resource Base (Secondary)

Thewef; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Head of SEND Resource Base to provide leadership and enhance educational outcomes for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching and be passionate about creating an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include promoting high teaching standards, leading the Resource Base effectively, and building strong relationships with the school community. Interested applicants should submit their applications by the deadline specified.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a successful track record in teaching
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Passionate about making a difference in young people's lives

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver excellent teaching standards
• Provide leadership for the Resource Base
• Foster relationships with students, staff, and parents

Skills

Outstanding track record

Motivational skills

Leadership

Job description

About Waverley Education Foundation

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 students on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

About Waverley School

Waverley School is an all through school for students aged 4-19. It also has a Resource Base for students with cognition and learning difficulties. In its recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Waverley School was graded as a ‘Good’ School. The secondary phase of Waverley School has 1174 students including those in the Sixth Form. We have state of the art facilities for learning, teaching and training and a strong staff team that are committed to the learning and development of all our students.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

“Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles” – Ofsted 2021

Head of SEND Resource Base (Secondary)

The Head of SEND Resource Base role will add capacity to our leadership of the Resource Base across the Secondary phase of the school. Our Resource Base has been incredibly successful in recent years with our students making excellent progress both academically and pastorally. Working closely with the Secondary Assistant Principal for SEND, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the Resource Base and provide the very best educational experience for our young people.

We believe that this role will appeal to an ambitious, talented teacher and middle leader who can bring inspirational leadership for our resource base children and families.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver excellent standards of teaching and learning
• Provide clear leadership of the Resource Base
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the local community.

Qualifications & Experience

You will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date. You will need to be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.

School Safeguarding & Visits

Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students. We welcome informal visits to the school where tours will be undertaken by a senior member of staff.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the school please call our HR team on 0121 566 6607.

Application Process & Deadline

For an application pack please visit our website: www.thewef.org.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 10.00am

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail]. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.