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. Parking facilities are available on site.

Our KS1 Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) will be opened in September 2025 as an extension to our excellent EYFS SRP and SEND provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on a new aspect of the school’s inclusive provision and to influence the work of all staff.

The Governors are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher

Salary: MPS 4 – 6 + SEN allowance (grading of SEN will be based on experience & qualification)

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 twelve KS1 children with Autism or on a pathway to receiving a diagnosis of Autism. The provision for September 2025 may start 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. 

The job description with person specification and the application form can be downloaded from this page.

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: Thursday 12^th of June at 9.00am

Short listing will take place on: Friday 13^th June

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 17^th June

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 will 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.

This role is 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 Hallfield Primary School must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.