Specialist Resource Provision Teacher

An exciting position has become available for April 2026 or as soon as possible for an experienced and dedicated Teacher to join our Specialist Resource Provision (Kingfisher) at The Rushmere Park Academy. A teacher who knows how to enthuse, connect and inspire children to ensure that our pupils’ have the best possible chance to succeed and drive all aspects of the provision forward. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding education to every child. Our lovely pupils, hardworking teachers, and supportive parents create a community that is committed to excellence in all areas of education.

The Kingfisher Provision provides education to 10 primary-aged children with a diagnosis of autism. It has been commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Local Authority to support with the increased number of primary aged children with an EHC plan stating autism as the main special educational need. Although housed in separate buildings the provision is part of the mainstream school and, where appropriate, pupils of the Kingfisher provision join the main school for learning and activities.

It’s incredibly important to us here at Advantage Schools Trust that all our staff feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged and given adequate opportunities to develop. As a Multi Academy Trust, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional development to staff in all roles. As a new colleague within the trust, you will be fully supported in your development and role.

We are looking for an innovative, experienced pupil focused teacher who will:

·         Have strong understanding of Autism provision and experience of teaching within a mainstream OR autistic setting.

·         Be an exceptional practitioner

·         Be experienced in working with and deploying LSAs effectively.

·         Have Qualified Teacher Status

·         Have experience of working as part of a high-performing team

·         Have public speaking skills

·         Be an experienced problem-solver

·         Have ability to build and maintain professional relationships with parents and carers

·         Be honest, hard-working, problem solver, calm in a crisis

·         Have ability to relate to Autistic children and their parents/carers

School visits and discussions with the SENDCo or Head of School are warmly welcomed.

Job Specifics

Start date: Monday 13th April 2026 or as soon as possible

Salary: AST 1-6 (dependent on experience) with SEN Allowance of £2,787

Job Role: Fixed term until April 2027 (with the potential to become permanent), Part-Time, 3 days per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (some flexibility with some days may be available)

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.