Strategic Lead – Resourced- Provision at Coastal Learning Partnership

Start date:

1st September 2026 or 1st January 2027

Strategic Lead – Resourced-Base Provision

Responsible to: CLP Inclusion Lead

Location:

Across Coastal Learning Partnership schools

Salary:
Leadership 2 to 6, negotiable with the successful candidate

Hours of work: 0.6 FTE, with some flexibility

Basis:
Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner to lead and develop the resourced‑base provision across four of our schools. These provisions serve up to 50 pupils with communication and interaction needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition or on the pathway to ASC diagnosis. Each child will have an EHCP and may be awaiting specialist placement. The role focuses on strengthening consistency and quality of provision, driving improvement across the partnership, and working closely with the central Inclusion Lead Practitioner.

• Manage the strategic development and line management of resourced‑base provision across schools
• Drive consistency in systems, practice, and outcomes
• Lead on quality assurance, curriculum development, and admissions oversight
• Strengthen partnership working with schools, local authorities, and external agencies
• Oversee and evaluate the impact of the provisions

• Committed to inclusive, high‑quality provision
• A collaborative leader with a strategic mindset
• Able to work across multiple settings and drive consistency
• Qualified SENDCo (or extensive SEND experience and willingness to secure the qualification if required)

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and supporting staff wellbeing, successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive training programme, health and wellbeing benefits, discounted gym memberships, and other partnership‑wide benefits.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment.