Lead Virtual School Teacher (QTS) – KS3/KS4, Accrington

Tradewind Recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a dynamic, qualified QTS Teacher to pioneer a Virtual School in Accrington starting January 2026. The role involves building a comprehensive online educational platform, designing an engaging virtual curriculum, and delivering tailored lessons for vulnerable students. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong commitment to educational technology and online learning. This unique opportunity allows one to significantly impact the educational landscape for the community's vulnerable youth.

Benefits

Leadership opportunity

Direct impact on community education

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 is essential.
• Demonstrable interest in online learning and virtual teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a virtual school from scratch.
• Select and configure the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Deliver live and recorded lessons for vulnerable students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Key Stages 3 and 4

Interest in online learning

Strategic planning

Empathy and understanding of SEMH

Competence with educational technology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Google Classroom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

An educational organization is seeking a dynamic, qualified QTS Teacher to pioneer a Virtual School in Accrington starting January 2026. The role involves building a comprehensive online educational platform, designing an engaging virtual curriculum, and delivering tailored lessons for vulnerable students. Successful candidates will have experience in teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong commitment to educational technology and online learning. This unique opportunity allows one to significantly impact the educational landscape for the community's vulnerable youth.