THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
NEW PARK ACADEMY
Green Lane
Patricroft
Eccles
M30 9RW
Email: [emailprotected]
POST 16 LEAD TEACHER - Start Date: 1 September 2025 or earlier if available
MPR +SEN +TLR
Full time
Permanent
New Park Academy is excited to advertise for the position of Post 16 Lead Teacher based at the Youth Zone in Salford. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
As Post 16 Lead Teacher, you will coordinate and provide education for disaffected young people with SEMH who cannot access mainstream Post 16 Provision. You will be supported by the Deputy at New Park. You will be part of the SLT and will manage a small team of TAs, overseeing their work and wellbeing.
You will teach English, Maths up to Foundation GCSE Level, and Occupational Studies with specific focal points as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and make a difference to vulnerable, often underachieving pupils. The role requires resilience, patience, and empathy.
Suitable candidates will have:
1. Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS).
2. A solid understanding of Foundation English and Maths requirements and familiarity with Occupational Studies focal points.
3. Understanding of behaviour psychology, attachment theory, and trauma response.
4. Experience in teaching students with SEN, particularly SEMH (minimum 1 year classroom experience).
5. Excellent behaviour management skills and ability to build positive relationships.
6. A commitment to high standards and inspiring students with diverse needs.
7. Experience in dynamic risk assessment for safe practices.
8. A clean driving licence, use of own car with business insurance is essential.
New Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We offer experienced staff the chance to join a successful team within an innovative provision that removes barriers to learning and anticipates the future of special schools.
Application packs, including salary details, job description, and person specification, are available from Alex Bowman.
If interested, please complete and return your application form to [emailprotected] by Noon on Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews on Thursday 22 May 2025.
See the job description and person specification for more information.
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, medical clearance, and proof of legal right to work.
We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, ethnicity, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities, or criminal record. Candidates from all groups are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025 at New Park Academy
Green Ln, Green Lane, Eccles, M30 0RW, United Kingdom
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