Head of Autism Resource

Working from a purpose-built, resource we offer specialist provision to support students with an EHCP for Autism to be supported and benefit from mainstream education.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, and experienced Head of the Autism Resource to lead and manage the provision, its staff and continue its development into the future.   

The successful candidate will have managerial experience, an understanding of autism and be skilled in working with and meeting the needs of SEND students within a mainstream setting, ensuring that aspirational standards of progress and achievement are set in collaboration with teachers, teaching assistants and external professionals.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

This is an exciting time in the development of our provision. If you share our commitment to ensuring the success of each of our students and are keen to take on this exciting new challenge, we welcome your application. 

 A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - Vacancies - Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. 

You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons,

Operations Assistant – recruitment@hughfaringdon.org

Applications considered upon receipt.

Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.