Lead Teacher - Specialist Provision for Severe Learning Difficulties

Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJ

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  23 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Assistant headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale (dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced SEND leader passionate about making a difference?

Deptford Park Primary School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Teacher to head our 40-place specialist provision for primary-aged children with severe learning difficulties (SLD). This is a unique opportunity to:

• Shape an inclusive, high-quality learning environment.

• Lead and inspire a skilled team of teachers and support staff.

• Develop a bespoke curriculum that meets the complex needs of our pupils.

What we’re looking for:

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) with significant SEND leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and safeguarding.

• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community.

• Access to excellent CPD and leadership development.

• Make a real impact on children’s lives every day.

We would love to show you what makes Deptford Park such a special place to work and learn. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our Headteacher, Cat Washbrook, on headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.

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.

The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Deptford Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deptford Park Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8692 4351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deptford-park-primary-school

Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.”

We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach.

The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our Headteacher, Cat Washbrook, to arrange a visit on headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.

Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.

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