Enhanced Resource Provision– The Haven

Are you ready for your next challenge?

If you are a skilled, passionate SEND practitioner we want you! 

You will be the lead teacher working with a small group of up to 8 children who predominately have an ASD diagnosis. The provision caters for children aged 4-7. You will have experience of working with complex children and have the belief in supporting all children to succeed. You will lead The Haven, alongside our very skilled teaching assistant, with support from our SENCO. The Haven is supported by the Local authority, and we work collaboratively with other local ERP’S.

We are a highly inclusive school and have an excellent reputation within our local community. We believe that all children should have a champion and deserve high quality provision. We are well supported by our Trust and have 4 successfully run enhanced resource provisions.

Applications are welcomed from both mainstream and special school practitioners.

The candidates must:

•      Be passionate about supporting children to help remove barriers to learning

·        Be able to build effective relationships with children, parents and other agencies

·        Be organised and creative and think outside the box

·        Have a strong awareness of social and emotional development

·        Have excellent communication skills

 Our SENCO leader is Mrs Gemma Martin.

Our vision for our pupils is to have no glass ceiling; we are committed to providing all children with a high-quality education. We identify SEND needs early and tailor support to cater for any specific needs. Our aims are:

·        To help children overcome additional barriers to learning that they may face

·        To help children develop their thinking skills, so they can learn independently and be an active participant in their learning.

·        To promote positive well-being through teaching skills in emotional regulation, social interaction and self-care.

·        To ensure a safe, secure, caring environment.

·        To develop effective communication and social skills so all children meet their full potential.

·        To ensure the children feel part of a school community.

We already run a successful nurture unit called the Den which supports a variety of children on a daily basis.

The Florence Nightingale Primary Academy provides pupils with a wonderful journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development programme, pupil experiences and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide and our high-quality teachers and staff.

Whilst being a larger than average primary school, we are still able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning. 

Further information about our school can be found on our website https://theflorence.academy

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.  

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Nicola Poxon, Office Manager on nicola.poxon@theflorence.academy or 01773 713452.

Temporary until 31 August 2029 due to funding

Applications for the post must be submitted by 9am Wednesday 1 July 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by the Apply Now button.

Interviews to be held week commencing 6 July 2026.

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

Claire Shaw

CEO