Senior Teacher - Academic Curriculum

Outcomes First Group; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent educational provider in York is seeking a passionate Curriculum Lead - Academic. You will lead the design and implementation of an innovative SEMH-focused curriculum, mentor staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate holds Qualified Teacher Status with a strong track record in SEMH education. A commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for high-quality education are essential. This role offers a rewarding package, including mental health support and pension schemes.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Discount options

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Strong track record of outstanding teaching in SEMH or related education settings.
• Experience in curriculum design and staff mentoring.
• In-depth knowledge of SEMH needs and inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and refinement of a SEMH-focused curriculum.
• Oversee assessment and quality assurance systems.
• Model adaptive teaching approaches for a safe classroom climate.
• Provide guidance and professional development for staff.
• Manage and allocate curriculum resources effectively.
• Champion innovative literacy and numeracy strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate academic and emotional support.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Trauma-informed approaches

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a passionate and visionary Curriculum Lead - Academic to join the senior leadership team at Bricklehurst Manor School, a brand-new specialist provision dedicated to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an inclusive, differentiated, and aspirational academic curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of students with SEMH challenges. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that the curriculum fosters academic achievement while promoting emotional resilience, personal growth, and lifelong learning. With a 50% teaching commitment, you will lead by example, delivering outstanding, trauma-informed teaching that adapts to the complex needs of SEMH pupils. You will also mentor and coach teaching staff to embed best practices across the curriculum, creating a cohesive and supportive learning environment. Through the effective use of data, you will monitor student progress, identify barriers to learning, and drive targeted interventions to ensure every student reaches their full potential within a nurturing and therapeutic setting.

You will lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and challenging for students with SEMH needs, ensuring alignment with national standards and best practice. You will oversee and implement robust assessment and quality assurance systems that accurately track student progress, inform teaching strategies, and support data-driven decision-making. You will model and promote adaptive, trauma-informed teaching approaches that address challenging behaviour and create a safe, supportive classroom climate. You will provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities for subject leaders and teaching staff to strengthen curriculum delivery and teaching quality. You will manage and allocate curriculum resources efficiently to support teaching and learning priorities. You will champion the raising of literacy and numeracy standards across all subjects through innovative strategies and collaborative initiatives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and pastoral staff, to integrate academic and emotional support plans for holistic student development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of an accessible, engaging, and challenging SEMH-focused curriculum aligned with national standards and best practice.
• Oversee assessment and quality assurance systems that track progress, inform teaching strategies, and support data-driven decisions.
• Model adaptive, trauma-informed teaching approaches to address challenging behaviour and create a safe classroom climate.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for subject leaders and teaching staff to strengthen curriculum delivery and teaching quality.
• Manage and allocate curriculum resources efficiently to support priorities.
• Champion literacy and numeracy standards across all subjects via innovative strategies and collaboration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate academic and emotional support for holistic development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong track record of outstanding teaching in SEMH or related specialist education settings.
• Experience or readiness to take on a leadership role with responsibility for curriculum design, implementation, and staff mentoring.
• In-depth knowledge of SEMH needs and trauma-informed, relational, and inclusive approaches to teaching and behaviour management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support colleagues while fostering a collaborative and positive culture.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, resilience, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for delivering high-quality education and commitment to continuous professional development.

About the School

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and prioritise wellbeing. We are part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, and part of Outcomes First Group. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running (2024).

We are excited to offer an exceptional reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters — access to mental health support and physical health checks
• Vista Flexible Benefits Platform with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support — enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.