Lead Teacher & Curriculum Leader

Elite Executive Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for a specialist college supporting learners with complex needs. This leadership role blends classroom teaching with strategic oversight to shape the learning environment and drive team performance.

You will balance direct teaching (vocational delivery) with leading the education provision, curriculum development, and staff development, all aimed at helping young people progress and gain confidence.

Qualifications

• QTS or be prepared to work towards it.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification/experience.
• Experience with young people with complex needs, challenging behaviour, or additional learning needs.
• Experience in line management with KPIs and supervision.
• Strong grasp of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to tailor learning to individual learners.
• Confidence to lead, challenge and support a team.
• Passion for helping young people progress.

Responsibilities

• Split time between teaching and leadership responsibilities.
• Deliver a vocational qualification around 2 days per week.
• Lead and improve teaching quality across the site.
• Manage timetable and optimise use of teaching and support staff.
• Develop and update schemes of work and curriculum.
• Monitor learner performance data and drive improvements.
• Set targets and support staff to achieve them.
• Line-manage staff with supervision and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager to maintain high standards.
• Create a safe, structured, motivating learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification

Job description

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for a specialist college supporting learners with complex needs. This leadership role blends classroom teaching with strategic oversight to shape the learning environment and drive team performance.

You will balance direct teaching (vocational delivery) with leading the education provision, curriculum development, and staff development, all aimed at helping young people progress and gain confidence.