Lead Teacher - Cognition and Learning Unit

Morgans Primary School & Nursery, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8DR

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £43,545.00 Annually (Actual) Main or Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2 plus SEN Allowance

Lead Teacher - Cognition and Learning Unit job summary

The Cognition and Learning Unit is a newly established, distinct provision within our established mainstream primary school, supporting approximately 12 pupils with complex additional needs. Pupils will access highly personalised teaching within the Unit for the majority of the school week, alongside planned and supported integration into mainstream classes and activities for up to 50% of their learning time.

The Lead Teacher will ensure that pupils receive high‑quality provision that promotes progress, inclusion, wellbeing and positive long‑term outcomes.

Your Role

As Lead Teacher, you will:

Lead the day-to-day management of the Unit, setting a clear vision and high expectations

Deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching for pupils with SEND

Line manage and support additional unit staff, fostering effective teamwork

Design and oversee personalised curricula aligned to EHCP outcomes

Work closely with the Headteacher, SENCo and SLT to embed the Unit within the school

Support pupils’ successful inclusion in mainstream learning

Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

Play a key role in the ongoing development and evaluation of the provision

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Has strong experience supporting pupils with SEND

Demonstrates excellent SEND knowledge and inclusive practice

Is confident working with EHCPs and multi‑agency professionals

Has the skills, confidence and enthusiasm to lead and develop others

Is committed to inclusive education within a mainstream setting

Is proactive, reflective and excited by developing something new

SEND or leadership qualifications, experience in a hub/resourced or specialist setting, or knowledge of Hertfordshire SEND services are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

The chance to lead an innovative SEND provision in a supportive school

A collaborative leadership team committed to inclusion

Excellent professional development and leadership progression opportunities

Strong multi‑agency partnerships, including ongoing support from

A warm school culture built on kindness, respect, enjoyment and achievement

At Morgans Primary School, every child and every member of staff is valued, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

Safeguarding

Morgans Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We warmly encourage school visits and informal conversations about the role.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Morgans Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Morgans Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morgans-primary-school-nursery

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