Inclusion Hub Lead Teacher (Primary SEND)

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Start Date: January 2027

Interviews & Trial Days: December

Contract: Full-time, 2 Terms Initially (Ongoing / Permanent potential)

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale (£34,069 – £52,835 per annum pro rata) + TLR Allowance / Daily Rate Equivalent

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Inclusion Hub Lead Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Stevenage, starting in January 2027 for an initial 2-term placement with the potential to become ongoing or permanent (interviews and trial days taking place throughout December).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated teacher with a strong background in SEND and inclusive education to take the lead in developing a brand-new Inclusion Hub within the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Assistant Headteacher, and SENCo, you will play a key role in shaping the provision, supporting pupils with additional needs, and ensuring they have the right environment and support to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and day-to-day running of the school's new Inclusion Hub.

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons to small groups of pupils with additional learning needs.

• Create a nurturing, structured, and supportive learning environment.

• Use trauma-informed approaches to support pupils' emotional, social, and educational development.

• Support pupils with their integration into mainstream classrooms wherever appropriate.

• Work closely with the SENCo, Assistant Headteacher, and wider teaching team to ensure consistent and effective support.

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.

• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

Requirements (Essential)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (Mandatory requirement).

• A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience.

• Strong experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally within a primary school setting.

• Experience or training in trauma-informed approaches or similar practices.

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• A strong understanding of inclusive teaching and personalised learning.

• Confidence in leading and developing a new provision.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Requirements (Desirable)

• Holds or is working towards a SENCo qualification, such as the NPQ for SENCOs or NASENCo.

• Previous experience working within an Inclusion Hub, SEND provision, or specialist setting.

• Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

What the School Can Offer

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.

• The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new Inclusion Hub.

• A collaborative and supportive Senior Leadership Team.

• Enthusiastic pupils who benefit from personalised and inclusive teaching.

• A school committed to inclusion, pupil development, and staff wellbeing.

• Opportunities for professional development and potential ongoing/permanent career progression.

• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils who require additional support.

Location & Transport Links

Situated in Stevenage, the school is easily commutable for teachers travelling from:

• Hertfordshire & Surrounding: Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Knebworth, Baldock, Bedford, Luton

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

Choice Teachers is an education recruitment agency supporting schools across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. As an approved supplier on the GCA (Government Commercial Agency) Supply Teachers & Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376), we offer fully compliant, vetted, and transparent recruitment solutions.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates aligned with national teacher pay scales + TLR recognition.

• High standards of compliance, safeguarding, and DfE-aligned candidate vetting.

• Dedicated recruitment consultants who take the time to understand your experience and match you with opportunities where you can genuinely make a difference.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced primary teacher with a passion for SEND and inclusive education, and you are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a new 2-term provision starting in January (with December interviews/trial days), click Apply Now or contact Dan at Choice Teachers to discuss the role further.

Contact information

Dan Humphrey