KEYFORT Group are delighted to share an exciting opportunity as part of the expansion of our new Alternative Education Service, developed in partnership with North Tyneside Council. This role marks a key step in our journey to provide innovative, person-centred education for young people with complex needs who fall outside of mainstream education.
Please note: This position does not offer UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Job Title; Deputy Lead Teacher
Location and Postcode; Battle Hill, Wallsend, NE28
Rate of Pay; £34,500
Shift Pattern Available; 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Essential Criteria: QTS status, line management experience
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate Deputy Lead Teacher who can deliver engaging, person-centred education while supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and gain meaningful life skills.
The successful candidate will be an adaptable and reflective practitioner who can tailor teaching approaches to meet individual needs. They will work closely with the Lead Teacher and wider team to maintain high standards of teaching, safeguarding and student support.
Alongside their teaching responsibilities, the Deputy Lead Teacher will support the day-to-day running of the provision, provide guidance to Teaching Assistants and step up in the Lead Teacher’s absence. They must be able to remain calm in a dynamic environment, communicate professionally and provide consistent leadership to the wider team.
Essential Criteria
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
· Experience of planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
· Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a range of individual learning needs.
· Experience of assessing student progress against agreed learning objectives and targets.
· A strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
· Ability to support students who may experience significant barriers to learning.
· Confidence in providing guidance, direction and support to other members of staff.
· Strong organisation, communication and record-keeping skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively with families, professionals, managers and the wider education team.
· Ability to respond calmly and professionally to incidents and challenging situations.
· Understanding of risk assessments and maintaining safe learning environments, including during off-site activities.
· Commitment to working in line with professional teaching standards, organisational policies and procedures.
Desirable Criteria
· Experience of working within alternative provision or another non-traditional education setting.
· Experience of working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs or behaviours of concern.
· Experience of supporting students with Education, Health and Care Plans.
· Experience of working with individual learning plans, care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support plans and transition plans.
· Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or line managing Teaching Assistants or support staff.
· Experience of completing staff probation reviews, appraisals and development conversations.
· Experience of deputising for a senior teacher or supporting the operational running of an education provision.
· Knowledge of trauma-informed and person-centred approaches.
· Experience of gathering and recording evidence of learning through electronic recording systems.
· Relevant safeguarding, behaviour support or positive intervention training.
Role Responsibilities
· Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and person-centred lessons that meet the individual needs of students.
· Differentiate learning activities, resources and teaching approaches to support each student to access education and overcome barriers to learning.
· Develop meaningful timetables that promote academic progress, independence, personal development and life skills.
· Assess, monitor and evaluate student progress against agreed learning objectives and individual targets.
· Oversee the day-to-day management of educational documentation, including individual learning plans, EHCPs, care plans and transition plans.
· Maintain safe learning environments and complete appropriate risk assessments for off-site education.
· Ensure agreed staffing ratios and individual student support requirements are followed.
· Regularly monitor and review the education, safety and wellbeing of students.
· Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people supported by the provision.
· Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and behaviours of concern in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
· Prepare reports, incident overviews and other required documentation within agreed deadlines.
· Attend student reviews, professional meetings, staff meetings and meetings with families when required.
· Communicate professionally with parents, carers, external professionals and internal teams.
· Work closely with the Lead Teacher and wider management team, ensuring relevant information and concerns are communicated promptly.
· Line manage Teaching Assistants as directed, including completing probation reviews, appraisals, regular check-ins and performance and development conversations.
· Support the induction, mentoring and ongoing development of Teaching Assistants.
· Promote consistent practice across the team and ensure staff follow relevant student plans, risk assessments, care plans, behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures.
· Step up in the absence of the Lead Teacher to support the day-to-day running of the provision and provide guidance to the wider team.
Our Values
It is important that we share the same values, and we ask that the following matters to you:
- Making a positive difference: you love knowing that what you do, and how you do it, matters.
- Taking pride in your work: you aspire to deliver quality in everything you undertake.
- Relationship building: you value taking the time to get to know people, their interests, and their aspirations. Building respectful and meaningful relationships is important to you.
Who are Keyfort Group? Keyfort Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred, we only work with people if we think we can provide great care not based on their disability. We have experience of working with people with a brain injury, neurological condition, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, physical and mental health needs.
What benefits will you receive?
- A contract that works for you; Term Time
- Protected Non Term Time Annual Leave
- Retirement Package; eligibility based upon length of service
- Death in Service Benefit; eligibility based upon length of service
- Cash Health Care Plan; eligibility based upon length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme; access to a free service providing a wealth of support and knowledge around financial, mental and physical wellbeing.
- Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes; inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Colleague Referral Scheme - £200 incentive bonus (T&C’s apply)
- FlexEarn; which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you’ve already earned
- Blue Light discount card; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers
- Employee of the month scheme; winners receive a monetary voucher
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.
Next Stage
All applications will be assessed against the role requirements. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to share their interview availability. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the advert closing date, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful.
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
