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Would you like to build your career in a ‘welcoming and inclusive school’, with a ‘wide variety of outdoor spaces and facilities’? A school where ‘behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent’, and where ‘staff are well supported and say that leaders prioritise their well-being’ (Ofsted, 2023).
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At Colindale Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
SEN Teacher (with SENCo / Aspiring SENCo opportunities)
Reporting to: Headteacher, SENCO
Salary range: Main Pay Scale – Upper Pay Scale (Outer London)
Position: Permanent & Full time
Start date: September 2026
Are you passionate about making a real difference for children with additional needs?
Do you believe that every child deserves to thrive, belong and succeed?
At Colindale Primary School, we are looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our team, someone who doesn’t just “support” SEND, but truly champions it.
This is an exciting time to join us. We are actively rethinking and transforming our SEND provision across the school, exploring innovative, inclusive approaches that ensure every child gets exactly what they need to succeed. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey.
Job Description & Person Specification
Closing date: 9:00 am Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Class Teacher (initially Nursery Teacher)
Reporting to: Headteacher, Phase Leader
Salary range: Main Pay Scale (Outer London) (not suitable for ECT’s)
Position: Permanent & Full time
Start date: September 2026
Are you ready to make a real difference?
At Colindale Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best, every day, in every classroom. Our values of Respect, Kindness and Excellence underpin all that we do and you will see them lived out in our classrooms, our relationships and across our whole school community.
We are looking to appoint an excellent class teacher to join our team. We are particularly keen to hear from teachers with an interest in Early Years, as we have an exciting opportunity within our large, 78-place Nursery provision, supported by a strong and experienced team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a strong, reflective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Is passionate about inclusion and meeting the needs of every child
- Has a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
- Builds positive, supportive relationships with children, staff and families
- Is proactive, organised and willing to contribute to wider school life
- Brings energy, warmth and a sense of humour to the role
Job Description & Person Specification
Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy
Pre-application deadline visits to the school are encouraged for this vacancy. Contact visits@colindale.barnetmail.net to arrange
Closing date: 9:00 am Monday 11th May 2026
Interview date: Wed 13th or Thu 14th May 2026
Completed paper applications for all positions should be returned by post to:
Attn. Mr G Moor (HR), Colindale Primary School, Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 6DT
Completed electronic applications for all positions should be returned by Email to:
hr@colindale.barnetmail.net (please state position applied for in the subject heading)
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