Lead Teacher - Peterlee

Catch22; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking a Lead Teacher for their college, responsible for providing effective leadership and delivering a high-quality curriculum for 14-19-year-olds. The role involves fostering relationships with students, managing staff performance, and ensuring educational standards are met in a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience with young people and possess a QTS qualification or be willing to work towards it.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex behaviors and learning needs.
• Line management experience, including setting KPIs.
• Knowledge of teaching and personalized learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage educational environment for students with complex needs.
• Plan and update schemes of work to meet standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve teaching and learning quality.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Behavior Management

Data Analysis

Education

QTS qualification

Job description

A forward-looking social business, Catch22 has over 200 years of experience in providing public services that help people turn their lives around. We work with troubled and vulnerable individuals, assisting them to avoid crime or substance misuse, excel in education or employment, and participate fully in family and community life. Our vision is a strong society where everyone has a good place to live, a purpose, and supportive people around them, regardless of their background.

Our Catch22 College comprises 8 sites nationwide, delivering academic and vocational training for young people aged 16+ who, for various reasons, are not suited to mainstream college settings. Each site offers a highly supportive environment where learners can build confidence, develop self-belief, and acquire skills and experiences to achieve their life goals. We exist to help our learners find their future.

Job Description

As Lead Teacher, you will provide effective leadership and management at a specific college site for 14-19-year-olds, ensuring a safe and secure educational environment for students with complex needs and behaviors.

Your responsibilities include managing the educational environment to support and motivate students with complex needs, while delivering a high-quality, aspirational curriculum.

Teaching and Learning:

• Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English
• Building effective relationships with students and their families or carers, fostering trust and support within the educational process
• Managing and monitoring the timetable to ensure effective deployment of teachers and support staff, promoting learner success
• Overseeing and coordinating the development of your subject area
• Planning and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation standards, complying with guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies

Leadership and Management:

• Managing and analyzing performance data; reporting to the Centre Manager and taking action to address underperformance
• Leading initiatives to improve teaching and learning quality, following college observation procedures
• Managing contribution review processes, setting targets for individuals and teams, and managing staff performance effectively and promptly
• Supporting staff training and development to ensure outstanding teaching and learning
• Possessing a recognized QTS qualification (or willing to work towards it)
• Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Experience working with young people, including those with complex behaviors and additional learning needs
• Line management experience, including setting KPIs and conducting supervision meetings
• Extensive knowledge of teaching, learning, and behavior management strategies, including personalized learning approaches

Additional Information

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Specific Requirements

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

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

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

At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and delivering inclusive services. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our daily work, supporting our vision of a strong society where everyone has supportive people, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring all individuals are properly checked.

Please note, we will conduct online searches as part of our due diligence, reviewing publicly available information and social media profiles of successful candidates.