Website Lambeth Nursery Schools' Federation

Salary: Teachers Main Scale (TLR2b)
Hours: Full-Time
Year Round?: Yes
Permanent?: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
To Start: 1st September 2026
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please call Jacqueline Edwards on 0208 674 2186

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Midday, Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 8th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026
Job Description:

We are five successful Lambeth Nursery Schools with Children Centre’s running from various sites, working to provide excellent early years education and support young children and their families.

We wish to appoint a SEND Lead Teacher to our Federation team to start September 2026. This post provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of School and Federation SLT, in the development of the school’s Special Needs provision.

We can offer:

  • support from an experienced SENCO
  • an opportunity to develop your leadership skills
  • a supportive leadership team within the Federation, working alongside a committed team
  • an opportunity to be creative and inspire others
  • commitment to supporting your professional development

You will have:

  • excellent early years practice and knowledge of children’s development from – birth to 5
  • experience of working closely with families
  • the ability to inspire and lead a team
  • relevant SEND knowledge and expertise, possibly the SENCo qualification
  • a friendly, calm and supportive approach
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • enthusiasm for continuing your own professional development
  • experience of writing and overseeing the implementation of SEND support plans for a range of needs
  • you will have experience of evaluating the effectiveness of SEND teaching and learning

To obtain further information and a recruitment pack including a Job Description and Person Specification, please email [email protected].  You will be expected to complete an application form and attend an interview.

If you would like to arrange a school visit, please call Jacqueline Edwards on 0208 674 2186 to make an appointment.

How to apply:

Please send your completed application form to [email protected]

Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.  Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs.  Applicants will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.

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Lambeth, and all schools using the Teach Lambeth website, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service - further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs.

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