Primary Lead (SEND) at ASD Learning LTD in Welling

Parkview Academy | ALP Schools | Salary: £48,000 per annum

About Parkview Academy

Parkview Academy, part of ALP Schools, is a specialist provision supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism and SEMH. We provide a nurturing, structured and aspirational environment where pupils are supported to re-engage with education, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

Our approach centres on individualised learning, positive relationships and preparing pupils for successful futures.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary Teacher to join our middle leadership team as Primary Lead.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious teacher to take the next step in their career, helping to shape and develop our primary provision while continuing to teach a primary class. You will deliver an engaging, differentiated curriculum and contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and whole-school improvement.

Dedicated time will be allocated for leadership responsibilities alongside classroom teaching.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum, including literacy, numeracy and life skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet pupils’ individual needs and developmental stages.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Monitor progress through assessment, target-setting and accurate record-keeping.
• Work collaboratively with learning support assistants and colleagues to support pupil progress.Primary Leadership and Curriculum Development
• Help design, develop and implement a coherent, engaging and well-sequenced primary curriculum.
• Review curriculum content to ensure it meets pupils’ needs.
• Support colleagues with curriculum delivery and promote consistency in teaching and assessment.
• Identify areas for development and contribute to school improvement planning.Quality Assurance and School Improvement
• Work with the middle leadership team to maintain and improve the quality of education.
• With support from senior leaders, undertake lesson observations, book looks and other quality assurance activities.
• Use findings to identify strengths, areas for development and appropriate next steps.
• Contribute to school improvement priorities and model reflective practice.Safeguarding and Pastoral Support
• Promote pupils’ well-being, safety and engagement through a relational and trauma-informed approach to supporting behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships and support pupils to develop emotional regulation and positive relationships.
• Provide a safe, consistent and nurturing environment, following safeguarding and child protection procedures.Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of primary curriculum planning and delivery.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including SEMH.
• Strong classroom practice and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who face barriers to learning.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A reflective approach and clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.Desirable
• Experience in specialist SEND or alternative provision.
• Experience of curriculum development or subject leadership.
• Experience of quality assurance, including lesson observations or book looks.
• Experience supporting colleagues or contributing to school improvement.
• Relevant leadership or professional development.Why Work With Us?

We offer:

• Small classes and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Dedicated leadership time for curriculum development, quality assurance and school improvement.
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Staff well-being initiatives, including supervision with a qualified psychologist, Employee of the Month recognition and regular staff events.
• The opportunity to shape and develop our primary provision.If you are a dedicated, reflective primary teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership, we would welcome your application.

Join us in developing an ambitious, inclusive primary provision where pupils are supported to achieve, grow in confidence and succeed.

Pay: £48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick payWork Location: In person