ARP Lead

Are you an inspirational leader and advocate for young people with SEND? Do you have the passion, drive and expertise to lead a brand new ARP that ensures aspirational social and academic outcomes for the learners who will attend the provision? We are looking for a Lead for our new ARP Veris.

We are opening a new repurposed build for up to 30 students with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), a diagnosis of Anxiety or on the pathway, and/or an ASD diagnosis who are currently working with external services (eg - CAMHS) or who are open to working with clinical services. Our student's profile will be one of social and emotional vulnerability who is finding it difficult to attend school.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you'll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.

About the School

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state of the art educational facility.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system.

General Roles and Responsibilities

The ARP is due to open to its first cohort of students in September 2026 on a phased entry. The ARP leader will join us beforehand to prepare for the opening. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and excellent SEND leader or experienced SEND Teacher to join us in the role of ARP leader.

As a specialist setting, the ARP will operate as a "school within a school" model; ARP colleagues will work in partnership with the wider school community to ensure that the ARP's vision and its ethos of the extended offer are embedded.

The ARP Leader will be responsible for successfully managing, leading and developing the ARP vision and values through a clinically informed educational offer to meet the needs of the young people who attend. The new ARP leader will be supported with professional development opportunities alongside Trust and School based assistance including a comprehensive induction programme.

The role includes effectively managing a team comprised of teachers, ISPs (Individual Support Practitioners) alongside liaising and working with clinical practitioners. The ARP Leader will oversee and check the quality of provision to ensure best practice and deliverance on EHCP outcomes and pathway to adulthood targets. You will work in partnership with parents/carers, external specialists, the Local Authority, and the Senior Leadership Team at Northampton International Academy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. East Midlands Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Job type Full Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 04/05/:00

Interview w/c 4th May 2026

Contract term AYR - All year round

Pay grade Teacher Main to Upper with SEN allowance