Resource Lead Teacher

Location:

Penn, Wolverhampton
Position:
Resource Base Lead Teacher (Primary SEND)

Contract:

Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

We are recruiting a Resource Base Lead Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Penn, Wolverhampton.

In this role you will lead a specialist resource base, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs while working within a highly supportive school community.

As the Resource Base Lead Teacher, you will lead the day‑to‑day teaching and development of the school’s specialist resource base, ensuring every pupil receives high‑quality, tailored support to achieve their full potential.

• Lead and manage the specialist resource base within the primary school.
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and highly differentiated lessons.
• Create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and confident.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet a wide range of SEND needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress, producing high‑quality reports.
• Lead, support and effectively deploy multiple Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, Senior Leadership Team and external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.
• Champion inclusive practice across the school and contribute to the ongoing development of the specialist provision.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping children with additional needs flourish.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs within a specialist provision, resource base or mainstream setting with significant SEND experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating staff is desirable, although ambitious teachers looking to progress into leadership are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent knowledge of SEND strategies and adaptive teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support both pupils and colleagues.
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Dedicated Resource Base within a welcoming primary school.
• Smaller class sizes, allowing for truly personalised teaching.
• Multiple Teaching Assistants providing consistent classroom support.
• Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team.
• Well‑resourced learning environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative school culture where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be able to provide two years of professional references, including comments on your work with children.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Smile Education.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including the Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.