Lead Teacher - Specialist Resource Provision

Essendine Primary School, London, W9 2LR

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Has strong knowledge of Autism and inclusive practice
• Can create structured, low-arousal learning environments that support communication and regulation
• Has experience adapting the EYFS and National Curriculum for pupils with SEND
• Can work effectively with teaching assistants, therapists and families
• Is committed to neuro‑affirming, inclusive approaches
• Is excited by the opportunity to shape and develop a new provision

Experience in a specialist resource base, ARP or SEND provision would be highly advantageous.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to shape a new specialist provision
• A supportive and collaborative federation of schools
• Strong professional development and leadership pathways
• A committed and welcoming staff team
• Enthusiastic children and supportive families
• Opportunities to work with specialist professionals and develop expertise in Autism practice

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Essendine Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 262 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Essendine Primary School website
• Email address: mcarmenforster@essendine.org.uk
• Phone number: 0203 329 0201
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/essendine-primary-school

Essendine Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school located in Maida Vale, central London, and is part of the Connected Futures Partnership Federation.

Our Federation includes several primary schools, nursery schools, a children’s centre and a family hub. Staff benefit from strong collaboration across schools, shared professional development and clear opportunities for leadership and career progression.

We are ambitious for every child and are committed to creating environments where children with SEND can succeed, participate and thrive as part of their school community.

Arranging a visit to Essendine Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mcarmenforster@essendine.org.uk.

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