Lead Teacher SRP - Full-time

Temple Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2657-338T
• Posted:13/02/2026
• Pay:Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:24/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:26.02.2026/27.02.2026

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As a part of Kents strategy to ensure local SEND provision for its children, Temple Hill Primary Academy will be officially opening a 3 class SRP from September 2026. We are building on our two classes for 15 children primarily with a diagnosis of Speech, Language and Communication needs and/or Autism. This will rise in September 2026 to three classes, with a maximum of 24 children spread according to need across the classes, with new children transitioning in through the autumn term. We are recruiting for our Lead Teacher, who will teach and help develop the SRP as well as having organisational responsibility for the daily running of the SRP and its classes (under the direction of our whole-school Inclusion Lead).

We need a Lead teacher from April 2026 to assist us in planning for the opening of the SRP vision, with the spending of capital funding; helping to recruit staff, planning the curriculum, setting timetables, and working with families to prepare them for joining. The successful candidate will have SEND teaching experience and an understanding of the practicalities of delivering excellent differentiated curricula to children with high levels of need in an SRP/ARP setting.

Temple Hill is a 10-15 minute walk from Dartford Station. We are a diverse school (850+ pupils, 150+ staff, 50+ languages) and have a committed, friendly, family feel work force where we aim for everyone to know they are valued and appreciated for their hard work. We firmly believe school is a place that staff members feel happy to come to and work together, as our children do. We are looking for awesome people to join our awesome team. We totally recommend a visit to see if we are the place for you and you are the person for us. People matter and belong to us on our team! Always wanted to do cool things in education? Come say hi and apply!

What can we offer you?

• Support wherever we can from admin and SLT 
• Two family days
• An innovative group of adults where ideas are welcome
• An expectation that you have to work hard to deliver what our children deserve
• A focus on planning and feedback 
• Opportunity to develop within the school and the wider Trust
• Staff wellbeing matters to us- we have plenty of laughter along the way

We have a dedicated supportive work force on all levels and every staff member is valued at our school. We have excellent opportunities for growth within our school and the wider Trust.

If you’ve read this advert and feel this could be for you, we welcome your application. We always recommend a visit to say hi where possible!

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.  Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Wisdom
• Address:St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ND
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

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• Staff Benefits
• safeguarding policy
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• job applicant privacy notice
• Job Description & Person Spec