Lead teacher

Hallfield is a forward thinking and inclusive community school with a thriving community made up of fantastic children, supportive parents, outstanding staff and strategic governors. We are situated in the heart of Bayswater.

Acorns is a provision for EYFS children with Autism which has been added to the school to complement its already excellent SEND provision.

The Governors are looking to appoint a lead teacher of ARP.

Salary: MPS 4 – 6 + TLR (grading of TLR will be based on experience).

Contract type: permanent

This person will play a key role, supported by the Headteacher and Inclusion Manager, in managing and maximising the success of our specialist provision for up to eight EYFS children with Autism or on a pathway to receiving a diagnosis of Autism. The provision for September 2023 starts with a small number of children and it will expand in size from there. The provision is situated in a newly redesigned section in the heart of the school building. 

The successful candidate will be a talented, passionate and suitably experienced practitioner. They must have a clear understanding and experience of effective teaching and learning as well as of raising and sustaining achievement within specialist Autism provision. They must be a strong communicator and team player and able to engage effectively with the children, staff and parents/carers on a daily basis. They will also need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the belief in the potential of every individual child as well as the drive to support all children to become the best they can be.

You will be joining a friendly and hardworking team who constantly strive to raise standards for the children and themselves within a successful primary school. 

Viewings of the school/conference calls with the Headteacher and Inclusion Manager prior to making an application are highly recommended. To arrange a visit to our school please contact Ann Little (PA to Headteacher) on 020 7087 4960 or email office@hallfieldschool.org.uk

The closing date for application is: Monday 22nd May 9.00am

Short listing will take place on: Monday 22nd May

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 24th May and Thursday 25th May

At Hallfield we take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people very seriously.

All appointments are dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. 

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at either school in the North Westminster Federation must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.