Lead Teacher

Catch22

35d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
The post holder must have a driving licence and be able to drive as part of the role

Responsibilities

Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English
Building effective and supporting 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.
Managing and analysing performance data and report 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.