Lead Teacher

Job Details

Are you an experienced and passionate Lead Teacher looking for a rewarding permanent role in Newbury? This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

As an APSCo-accredited specialist education recruitment agency, Magisters Education has been connecting outstanding educators with great schools across the United Kingdom for over two decade and we're actively seeking dedicated professionals to join our growing network of over 2,000 skilled educators.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Lead Teacher within Magisters Alternative Provision in Newbury, you will play a vital role in leading teaching and learning while supporting pupils with complex and diverse needs. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teaching and support staff, creating a professional, trauma-informed culture that prioritises pupil wellbeing and progress
• Support and challenge staff through regular supervision, addressing underperformance while promoting professional development
• Contribute to budget management and resource allocation alongside the Director of Alternative Provision
• Implement and monitor safeguarding policies, ensuring full staff compliance
• Support recruitment processes in line with safer recruitment procedures
• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement planning
• Identify CPD needs, particularly around trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and de-escalation
• Support succession planning and staff progression opportunities
• Promote high-quality, personalised teaching tailored to pupils with complex needs
• Develop and implement individual learning and behaviour support plans
• Monitor teaching standards through observations, learning walks, and work scrutiny
• Track pupil progress and implement targeted interventions to overcome barriers to learning
• Ensure assessment systems provide meaningful insights into progress and readiness for next steps
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour while supporting underlying needs
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL as required
• Manage safeguarding concerns promptly and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with external agencies including social care, CAMHS, and youth services
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Coordinate multi-agency support for pupils’ holistic development
• Work closely with external agencies to coordinate support
• Report on educational and operational performance to senior leadership
• Contribute to reports required by commissioners and regulatory bodies
• Ensure the provision meets statutory requirements and is prepared for inspection
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, and progress data
• Implement health and safety procedures and risk assessments
• Monitor quality of education through regular evaluation

Role Requirements:

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• A minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience, ideally with vulnerable learners or SEMH needs
• Experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Strong understanding of the needs of pupils with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, or disrupted education
• Ability to build positive relationships with disengaged or vulnerable young people
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent assessment and data analysis skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Desirable Skills:

In addition to the necessary requirements, the following skills are desirable:

• Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, or SEMH settings
• Leadership experience within teaching and learning
• DSL training or willingness to complete
• Training in trauma-informed practice, SEND, or behaviour management
• A relevant leadership qualification such as NPQML or NPQSL

You will also demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, alongside a reflective and non-judgemental approach to your practice.

Benefits of Working with Magisters Education:

As well as receiving a competitive salary of £50,000, all our educators benefit from flexible working arrangements and access to opportunities across the academic year. Magisters Education also ensures all staff receive:

• Access to a wide range of education roles across Primary, Secondary, SEN, Early Years, and Tuition sectors
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Access to Pirkx, a dedicated wellbeing platform offering high street discounts, mental health support, and a range of additional benefits

Join Magisters Education as a Lead Teacher today and take the next step in a rewarding career where your leadership can make a real difference. To apply, please contact our team who will guide you through the process.