Pathways Room Leader

• JD_-_Pathways_Room_Leader_-_February_2026

Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Full Time Pathways Room Leader to work with SEND pupils

Vicarage is a 4 form-entry, outstanding school which is part of the New Vision Trust, an ambitious and successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) comprised of five good and outstanding primary schools in the London Borough of Newham and Redbridge. Elmhurst, Nelson, Gallions, Vicarage and Downshall. In this highly effective partnership each school retains their unique character whilst benefiting from the mutual support and challenge of belonging to a leading MAT.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pathways Room Leader to oversee one of our SEND Pathways classrooms. The successful candidate will create a nurturing, structured environment where pupils with complex needs feel safe, included, and able to make good progress. This role requires confident leadership, high professional standards, and a commitment to the school’s ethos and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily deployment, conduct, and performance of Teaching Assistants.
• Model exemplary professional practice, including de‑escalation, punctuality, and a solution‑focused approach.
• Support staff in SEND strategies such as GESTALT and sensory regulation.
• Plan and deliver high‑quality whole‑room learning, small‑group sessions, and 1:1 interventions aligned with IEP targets.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and pupil information.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, care plans, and behaviour logs are consistently followed and updated when required.
• Maintain a safe, organised, sensory‑friendly learning environment.
• Liaise professionally with parents, the Inclusion Lead, and external therapists (OT/SLT) and other staff.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Ability to lead a team with clarity, professionalism, and high expectations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A reflective, resilient, and child‑centred approach.

Closing date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Interviews and tasks: Thursday 19th March 2026

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A commitment to a multicultural, diverse environment and equal opportunities is essential. Vicarage Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post.

Vicarage Primary School as part of the New Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks.

This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.