About The Role

The Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of our School, taking overall responsibility for educational quality, safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, SEND provision and learner outcomes.

This is a visible leadership role for someone who can create a calm, consistent and ambitious school culture for young people with diverse and sometimes complex needs. You will ensure that each learner receives a personalised and inclusive education that supports their academic progress, wellbeing and longer-term progression.

You will lead the development of the curriculum and teaching practice while ensuring that appropriate pastoral, behavioural and SEND support is embedded throughout the provision. This includes overseeing support for learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and other additional needs.

Working closely with students, parents and carers, commissioning schools, local authorities and external professionals, you will ensure that Education, Health and Care Plans, individual learning plans and multi-agency interventions are effectively coordinated and delivered.

The Head Teacher will also ensure that the provision meets its statutory and contractual responsibilities, maintains strong safeguarding arrangements and is prepared for Ofsted inspection, local authority monitoring and commissioner reviews.

What You'll Be Doing

School Leadership and Improvement

• Provide clear strategic leadership and effective day-to-day management of the School
• Establish a positive school culture based on safety, consistency, inclusion, respect and high expectations
• Develop and implement the provision's vision, priorities and school improvement plans
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the provision and take timely action where improvement is required
• Ensure that organisational priorities are translated into clear objectives for staff and learners
• Provide regular reports and assurance to senior leaders on educational quality, safeguarding, risks and performance
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Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

• Lead the design and delivery of a flexible, engaging and meaningful curriculum that responds to learners' individual starting points and needs
• Maintain high expectations for teaching, learning, assessment and learner progress
• Ensure that learning is appropriately differentiated and accessible to students with a range of additional needs
• Monitor the quality of teaching through lesson observations, learning reviews, learner feedback and performance data
• Support staff to improve teaching practice through coaching, feedback and professional development
• Ensure that learners develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and behaviours required for their next stage of education, employment or training

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative team, assisting in the provision, and the delivery of, a quality curriculum. You will assist in driving improvements in performance, and enhancing outcomes in the engagement, achievement, and progression, of learners.

Specific responsibilities:

• Work with individuals and groups of students, assist in ensuring students are kept on task and complete activities set by the teacher.
• Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher.
• Help implement lesson plans, aims and contents with the teacher.
• Provide feedback to students without reference to the teacher.
• Take small group of students for defined activities.
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Qualifications

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• Essential: Ability to work at a minimum of Level 2, in English and Maths.
• Desirable: A relevant professional TA qualification (NVQ level 2), HTLA qualification, A level English and Maths, Level 2 Teaching Qualification (PTTLS or equivalent).
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Additional Information

Salary: £27,990 FTE (£25, 534.17 Pro Rata)

Hours of work: 37 hours per weekRole Overview

The Student Support Coordinator at SCCD Training will provide comprehensive support to our learners throughout their training journey. Acting as a primary point of contact, you will ensure students are engaged, motivated, and have access to all necessary resources to successfully complete their programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for student queries, providing guidance and timely support
• Monitor student attendance, progress, and wellbeing, addressing any concerns promptly
• Coordinate with academic and placement teams to facilitate smooth learner experiences
• Develop and implement intervention plans to support students facing challenges
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and support activities in the CRM system
• Organize orientation sessions, workshops, and wellbeing activities to enhance student engagement
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies
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Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in student support, education, or related fields
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate approach
• Ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously with attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practices and data protection regulations
• Experience using CRM or student management systems is preferred
• Understanding of the UK education sector and teacher training pathways is an advantage
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