24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Ideal start date: Summer Term 2026

  • Closing date

    20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£72,856 - £79,383

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Inclusion Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our school’s inclusive practice. This is a key strategic role combining SENCO, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and Autistic Resource Base (ARB) Lead responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong SEN experience who is committed to ensuring that every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive.

About the Role

You will:

  • Lead SEND provision across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
  • Act as the school’s SENCO, Deputy DSL, and ARB Lead
  • Help shape and deliver the school’s Inclusion Strategy
  • Lead multi-agency work
  • Manage and develop the ARB and Inclusion teams
  • Support staff to deliver high-quality inclusive practice
  • Work closely with families, external agencies, and the Local Authority

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Is a qualified teacher with strong primary SEN experience
  • Holds (or is willing to complete) the National Award for SEN Coordination
  • Has experience with EHCPs and multi-agency working
  • Has or is willing to undertake DSL training
  • Is a confident leader, organised, and child-centred
  • Is committed to safeguarding and inclusion

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive school community
  • Leadership scale salary (dependent on experience)
  • The role is not class based
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • A committed team who believe every child can succeed

Safeguarding

Earlsmead school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Earlsmead Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
479 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02088087915

Job details
Job role - Teacher

Key Stage - EYFS

Working pattern - Full time

Contract type - Fixed Term for one year

Full-time equivalent salary - salary negotiable depending on skills and experience (including possible TLR) & Inner London Salary

What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2025

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic and preferably experienced EYFS Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at Earlsmead Primary School.

Earlsmead Primary School is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of South Tottenham, with approximately 470 pupils.

This year we opened an Autism Resource Provision (ARB) and are helping lead Haringey in providing services to meet the complex needs of autistic children.

We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and wonderful children and experience the community we have here at Earlsmead.

If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!

Applications from teachers with at least two years experience are welcome.

We are looking for two teachers who are:
-enthused by the challenge and rewards of working with INCREDIBLE children
-highly motivated, cheerful and energetic
-able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning
-committed to the fact that all children can achieve
-a reflective practitioner, committed to their own professional development

We can offer you:
-an ambitious, passionate and focused Senior and Middle Leadership team who work with colleagues to drive school improvement.
-children who love school and enjoy learning
-a friendly and supportive staff team
-the opportunity to improve your skills through our excellent CPD opportunities.
-a strong inclusive ethos
-Opportunity to work in a ‘Good school’ (Ofsted September 2022).
-Inner London Salary
-Employee assistance offering counselling and advice when requested.
-Working in an area that is undergoing fast regeneration.

What the school offers its staff
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at https://www.earlsmead.haringey.sch.uk/vacancies .
You can also call the office on 020 8808 7915 to arrange a visit.
Return completed applications to office@earlsmead.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th June 2025 (midnight)

Short listing Tuesday 1st July 2025

Interviews to be held w/c Monday 7th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be made before an appointment is confirmed.

Arranging a visit to Earlsmead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email iykesbm@earlsmead.co.uk.

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