Job Description
As Lead Teacher you will be providing 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. As the Lead Teacher you will be managing the educational environment, which supports and motivates students with complex needs, whilst they undertake a high‑quality and aspirational curriculum.
Main Duties & Accountabilities
* Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English
* Building effective and supportive relationships with students and families/carers; embed that trust and support within the education process.
* Managing, implementing and monitoring the timetable, so that teachers and support staff are deployed effectively and efficiently, ensuring 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, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
Leadership & Management
* Managing and analysing performance data and reporting to Centre Manager; taking appropriate actions to address areas of under‑performance.
* Being the lead for improving the quality of teaching and learning by following and implementing the College’s observation of teaching and learning procedures.
* Managing and implementing the contribution review process by setting targets for individual and team performance; managing direct reports and dealing with staff under‑performance effectively and timely.
* Supporting the training and development of staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning.
Qualifications
* A recognised Level 5 or above teaching qualification preferably with QTS (or willing to work towards)
* Designated Safeguard Lead
* Experience of working with a cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.
* Line management experience, setting KPIs and conducting regular supervisions.
* An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
Contract and Benefits
Full‑Time Permanent – 37 hours per week – Salary £32,620 – £41,318
Specific Requirements
* The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose and a good place to live.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
Ban the Box Commitment
Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage.
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