Job Description

SEND Teacher (Hub Lead) - Gifford Primary School

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by Sarah Leach November 6, 2025

Required as soon as possible

Are you ambitious? Do you like to make a difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary SEND Teacher (Hub Lead) to join our exceptional team. In this role, you will drive ambitious initiatives, enhance our educational practices, and contribute to a thriving learning community. You will be a key player in implementing forward-thinking strategies in a collaborative team environment.

About Us

At Gifford we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking school that embraces innovation and values a "have-a-go" attitude. Our dynamic environment offers a platform for ambitious professionals who are eager to shape the future of education and lead our school to new heights.

The Role

The SEND Teacher (Hub Lead) will play a key role in leading a specialist SEND Hub within our mainstream primary school. This role involves providing high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with a range of additional needs, while also supporting other hubs and colleagues across the school through the sharing of expertise, professional development, and collaborative practice.

The postholder will be a champion for inclusion, ensuring all children have access to a rich, ambitious curriculum that meets their individual needs and helps them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

Collaborate with staff, parents, and the wider community to enhance the school's vision.

Are you:

Ambitious?

An inspirational teacher?

Passionate about making a difference?

Someone who really cares about children?

Continually looking for ways to improve your practice?

A positive team player?

Willing to work hard to uphold the schools exceptional provision?

Someone with a can-do attitude?

Excited by a challenge and full of great ideas?

If this is you, then Gifford is the place for you!

Visits to the school are essential. To arrange a visit please contact the HR team on (020) 8845 4661 or email HR@gifford.ealing.sch.uk.

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.giffordprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/.



All completed applications should be emailed to HR@gifford.ealing.sch.uk.



The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance-2.



Please note we do not accept CVs, and these will not be shortlisted.



Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date:

application forms to be submitted to the school by 9.00am Wednesday 19th November 2025

Interview date

: Monday 24th November 2025



This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presences.