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Lead Teacher
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Teacher to join a dedicated team providing high-quality education to young people aged 14–19 with complex needs and behaviours. This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering outstanding teaching, managing staff, and ensuring a safe, aspirational learning environment for all students.
As Lead Teacher, you will take ownership of the educational provision at a specific college site. You will play a central role in developing the curriculum, supporting teaching and learning, and leading on behaviour and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
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Deliver engaging, differentiated teaching in Functional skills - GCSE Maths and/or English
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Experience teaching a variety of subjects such as customer service and employability would be an advantage
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Build supportive, professional relationships with students, families, and carers.
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Oversee the curriculum for your subject area, ensuring alignment with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
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Develop and update schemes of work and lesson plans to meet learners’ needs.
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Manage the timetable to ensure efficient use of staff and resources.
Leadership and Management
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Lead on improving the quality of teaching and learning through regular observation and feedback.
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Monitor student progress using data and reporting systems, taking appropriate action where needed.
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Set and review performance targets for teaching staff; provide ongoing supervision and support.
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Lead the safeguarding provision on site as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
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Promote a positive learning culture that supports achievement and emotional well-being.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or willingness to work towards it.
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Experience delivering a variety of vocational skills would be an advantage
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DSL qualification or willingness to undertake training.
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Experience working with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
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Proven ability to lead and manage teaching staff, including performance management.
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Strong understanding of personalised teaching and behaviour management strategies.
Desirable:
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Previous experience in an alternative or specialist provision.
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Knowledge of curriculum frameworks and regulatory guidance for 14–19 education.
For more information please don't hesitate to reach out to Marianne at Gazelle RecruitmentBefore You Apply
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