Head of Resource Base

Head of Resource Base

DATES: Apply by midday on Friday 17th April 2026

TITLE: Head of Resource Base

SALARY: M1 – UPS3 plus SEN Payment £5000    

LOCATION: Nishkam High School – Birmingham

REPORTING TO: Assistant Principal- SENCO

TO COMMENCE:  September 2026

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time

 

Nishkam High School, Birmingham

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed colleague to become our Head of Resource Base. This is a middle leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of specialist SEND provision within the school. We welcome applications from colleagues in both Primary and Secondary phases.

Working under the direction of the Assistant Principal (SENCO), the role leads the design, delivery and evaluation of specialist teaching, intervention and alternative pathways (including nurture, ASDAN and Preparation for Adulthood), ensuring that students with SEND achieve strong academic, social and independence outcomes.

The postholder will line manage staff, lead on intervention and curriculum pathways, and play a key role in driving high-quality inclusive practice across the school, while upholding Nishkam’s faith-inspired, virtues-led ethos.

Overview

The post will support the Assistant Principal- SENCO to ensure:  

·         Outstanding specialist provision within the Resource Base, leading to strong academic, social and independence outcomes

·         The effective delivery of specialist pathways and interventions, including KS3 nurture, KS4 ASDAN and KS5 Preparation for Adulthood

·         High-quality teaching and inclusive practice, supporting students with SEND to make better than expected progress

·         The effective leadership and deployment of Teaching Assistants, building a skilled and high-performing team

·         Robust systems for monitoring progress, evaluating impact and driving continuous improvement across the provision

Ideally you will be:  

 

·         An outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of improving outcomes for students with SEND

·         An experienced and effective leader, with the ability to develop staff and build a high-performing team

·         Passionate about inclusive education and specialist provision, with experience of primary teaching and/or working within a Resource Base

·         Skilled in using data, assessment and intervention strategies to drive progress and impact

·         A collaborative and reflective professional, aligned with Nishkam’s values and committed to continuous improvement

 To apply

• You need to complete an application form, which you can be found on our website https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/nishkamschooltrust/00001

• Applications to be completed by midday on 17th April 2026  

• Successful applicants will be contacted the week after  

• Interviews will be held on WB 20th April 2026  

• Please contact the school office if you would like to visit us. We would love to show you around our beautiful building and give you the opportunity to meet our staff and students.