Lead teacher and SENCo in an additional resource provision
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School, London, W9 3JY22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 8am
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- dependent on experience
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Successful experience
- teaching in an ARP / leading a team to support the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- teaching children with autism
- early years teaching
- in a SENCo role
- working in partnership with parents and carers
- working in collaboration with other professionals, including therapists
- Knowledge of current theories, issues, research and good practice in early years learning and development, and related to the provision for children with special educational needs.
- A working knowledge of current research in and around autism and other special educational needs and disabilities.
- Understanding of the interrelated developmental learning and cultural needs of the young children and the implications for good practice in care and education
- Excellent understanding of what constitutes an appropriate early childhood curriculum.
- Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies for early years and for children with SEND, how to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs and ability to model high quality teaching to others and support them to improve
- Expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and the SEND Code of Practice, and other relevant legislation and guidance within the Education sector.
- The ability to plan, organise and resource an ‘enabling’ environment for young children with SEND and the ability to evaluate and assess this.
- The ability observe and interpret children’s behaviour, identify learning needs and employ appropriate teaching skills and plan appropriately levelled next steps
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbally in in writing). Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders and the ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and sensitive manner.
- A commitment and ability to work in partnership with parents/carers.
- Ability to provide care and build effective and nurturing relationships with all pupils
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Good IT skills
- The ability to take responsibility for leading and developing aspects of the professional practice of the Treehouse team.
- Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.
- Understanding of and ability to engage positively with issues related to equality of opportunity.
What the school offers its staff
What Mary Paterson Nursery School Can Offer You
At Mary Paterson Nursery School, we believe that passionate, skilled teachers are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer a vibrant, supportive, and nurturing environment where staff are valued, developed, and inspired.
When you join our team, you can expect:
A Child-Centred Ethos We are deeply committed to early childhood education that is inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious for every child. You’ll be part of a team that puts children’s curiosity, creativity and wellbeing at the centre of our practice every day.
A Collaborative, Caring Team You will join a welcoming and diverse team of dedicated professionals who support and uplift one another. We work closely together, share best practice, and celebrate each other's successes.
High-Quality Professional Development We invest in our staff. Whether you’re an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, you’ll have access to ongoing CPD, coaching, and opportunities to grow your expertise and leadership potential.
A School with a Vision As part of a wider federation committed to educational excellence and innovation, we’re constantly evolving. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking school that embraces new ideas and is focused on making a real difference for children and families.
Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance We care about our staff as people. You’ll benefit from policies and practices that support your wellbeing, with a leadership team that actively listens and responds to your needs.
A Place to Belong and Make an Impact At Mary Paterson, every voice matters. You’ll have the chance to shape our school’s journey, contribute your ideas, and see the real impact of your work—on children, families, and the community.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dorothy Gardner Nursery School website
- Email address
- head@queensparkschool.co.uk
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School is part of Queen's Park Early Years Federation. The Federation comprises 3 nearby sites: Dorothy Gardner and Mary Paterson nursery schools and Queens Park Children's Centre.
Arranging a visit to Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@queensparkschool.co.uk.
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