Foundation Subjects Lead Teacher

Summary:

Foundation Subjects Lead Teacher role available at a specialist school in Tewkesbury.

About the School:

A specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. The school was established to meet the needs of students with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and increasingly autism.

The Opportunity:

As a Foundation Subjects Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that supports students with complex needs. This is an opportunity to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact on students’ learning, confidence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of ambitious, accessible and engaging foundation subject curricula.
• Drive curriculum development across all foundation subjects, modelling best practice and supporting accurate assessment and reporting.
• Work with senior leaders to develop accreditation routes, qualification pathways and compliant UAS delivery.
• Build strong, professional relationships that promote engagement, creativity, confidence and wellbeing.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including autism, to access learning and manage regulation effectively.
• Champion the school’s ethos, values and cultural capital through subject leadership and whole-school initiatives.
• Support and develop colleagues through training, CPD and shared subject expertise.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and reporting in line with school policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• QTD or equivalent qualification
• Experience in teaching foundation subjects
• Strong leadership and curriculum development skills
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs, including autism
• Ability to manage and coordinate UAS provision

Preferred

• Experience in developing and delivering vocational courses
• Experience in supporting students with complex learning needs
• Experience in leading and mentoring teaching staff
• Experience in creating bespoke learning programmes

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefits platform with access to discounts, cycle to work schemes and family support options