Welcome to The Branch!
We are PROUD to offer Calderdale's FIRST SEMH Additional Resourced Provision for pupils in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4, from summer 2025. Consultations are open now. Please follow our journey and look out for updates on this page over the coming weeks.


We are now recruiting to this specialist team, starting with Specialist Teacher posts (other posts will be advertised after half term):
Cross Lane Primary School is graded GOOD in ALL areas (Ofsted, April 2023)
Do you want to work in a school where…
… there is a ‘strong sense of community’?
… there is a ‘significant focus on supporting pupils’ personal development’?
… ‘pupils enjoy and are enthusiastic about their learning across the curriculum’?
… everyone is ‘growing together’?
It is now YOUR once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the step you have always wanted to and join our FLAGSHIP SEMH Additional Resourced Provision (in partnership with Calderdale Council) for up to 10 pupils (Years 1-4) as our:
Specialist Teachers
MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
Full Time, Permanent
x2 vacancies
Required from April 2025 or at an agreed date thereafter (before September 2025)
- Do you have the passion, energy and drive to improve the life chances of vulnerable children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties?
- Do you want to surround yourself with like-minded, inspirational colleagues who share the same belief and vision for inclusive education?
- Do you want to enhance your professional and personal learning with opportunities that no other primary school can offer you in this flagship provision?
- Do you want to work within a highly resourced and skilled team where opportunities to work collaboratively, creatively and innovatively are endless?
- Do you want to embark upon a new career path or enhance a current career in specialist education and shape the future success and scope of our provision?
- Do you want to be part of a community that prioritises staff wellbeing and workload and promotes ‘work-life brilliance’?
If so, we need your skills and expertise on our Specialist Team!
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged: please contact the school office to make an appointment (01422 372614). You are also encouraged to explore our website and Facebook page to provide you with a greater insight into life at our school.
We are proud of our fully inclusive school. If you would like any assistance with completing the application form, please do not hesitate to ask for support.
An application form and Job Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) can be downloaded here: application form ; Job Pack
Applications should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson: fhodgson@crosslane.calderdale.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 17th March 2025, 3pm
Interviews: w/c Monday 24th March 2025
Thank you, in advance, for championing our provision.
