Lead Teacher

Catch22; Thetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide effective leadership and management for a College catering to students with complex needs. This role involves delivering a high-quality curriculum while fostering supportive relationships with students and families. You will oversee educational strategies, manage performance data, and ensure compliance with educational standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the drive to lead a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Line management experience with KPIs and supervisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for a College for 14-19 year olds.
• Manage the educational environment and support students.

Skills

Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English

Building effective relationships

Managing performance data

Behaviour management strategies

Personalized learning approaches

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Description

As Lead Teacher, you will provide effective leadership and management on a specific site for a College for 14-19 year olds, delivering a safe and secure education provision for students with complex needs and behaviours.

You will manage the educational environment, supporting and motivating students with complex needs, while delivering a high-quality and aspirational curriculum.

Teaching and Learning:

• Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English
• Building effective and supportive relationships with students and families/carers; embedding trust and support within the education process.
• Managing, implementing, and monitoring the timetable to ensure effective deployment of teachers and support staff, promoting learner success.
• Overseeing and coordinating the development of your subject(s) area.
• Planning, producing, and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance with guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies.

Leadership and Management:

• Managing and analyzing performance data and reporting to the Centre Manager, taking appropriate actions to address underperformance.
• Leading initiatives to improve teaching and learning quality by following and implementing the College’s observation procedures.
• Managing the contribution review process by setting targets for individual and team performance, and managing direct reports effectively and promptly.
• Supporting staff training and development to ensure outstanding teaching and learning.
• Holding a recognised QTS qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Experience working with young people, including those with complex, high-behaviour, and additional learning needs.
• Line management experience, including setting KPIs and conducting regular supervisions.
• Extensive knowledge of various teaching, learning, and behaviour management strategies, including personalized learning approaches.

Additional Information

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Specific Requirements

• The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role.

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Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified; early application is encouraged.

Catch22 values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, including online searches for successful candidates.