Head of Secondary & Post 16 / Class Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Secondary/Post 16 class teacher to lead our school community to make a profound impact on students’ lives by fostering an environment where their individual needs are met and celebrated. The successful candidate will drive our mission forward, championing a positive culture for students and staff, enhancing educational programs, and working with families, the local community, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Secondary and Sixth Form departments, ensuring the effective day-to-day organisation of staff, resources, timetables, and curriculum delivery.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting staff to deliver personalised, differentiated programmes that enable students to achieve their full academic, social, emotional, and life skills potential.
• Oversee student accreditation pathways, ensuring appropriate qualifications are identified, delivered, and evidenced to maximise student achievement and outcomes.
• Lead the school's Careers Education programme, ensuring compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks and supporting students in preparing for adulthood, further education, employment, and independent living.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with parents, external agencies, colleges, supported living providers, and employers to support positive outcomes for students.

Key Requirements:

• (Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial experience of teaching and leading within a secondary and/or special educational needs (SEND) setting.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and develop staff while working collaboratively as part of a senior leadership team.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, assessment, accreditation pathways, and preparing students with additional needs for adulthood and future destinations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience of working effectively with families, external professionals, and multi-agency partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the wellbeing, personal development, and achievement of all students.