Lead SEND Teacher: Part-Time to Full-Time Leader

KEYFORT Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Lead Teacher to support students with special educational needs. This role starts part-time, transitioning to full-time as the service grows. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching, leading a small team, and maintaining learning records. Ideal candidates will have a teaching qualification, leadership skills, and a commitment to person-centred education. The position offers benefits including training programs and incentives.

Benefits

Term-time contract

Training, mentoring, and shadowing programmes

Double pay for bank holiday working

Paid enhanced DBS check

Colleague referral scheme

FlexEarn access to accrued wages

Blue Light discount card

Employee of the month scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEND and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to support, motivate, and develop others.
• Commitment to person-centred education and positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver good and outstanding teaching in line with Ofsted framework.
• Lead and line-manage a small team of teachers.
• Maintain accurate records using internal systems.
• Promote the welfare and education of all students.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Understanding of SEND

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and solution-focused

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A specialist education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Lead Teacher to support students with special educational needs. This role starts part-time, transitioning to full-time as the service grows. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching, leading a small team, and maintaining learning records. Ideal candidates will have a teaching qualification, leadership skills, and a commitment to person-centred education. The position offers benefits including training programs and incentives.