Vacancy: Lead Teacher (SEND)

Location: Great Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9BD

Contract Status – Important Information
This role will initially commence on a part-time basis. However, due to the rapid growth of this new service, we anticipate that the position will increase to full-time within a matter of weeks. Applicants must be able to acknowledge this requirement and be fully prepared and available to transition to a full-time role as the service develops.

Salary and hours: This role is salaried; FTE equates to £35,500 to £38,000 per annum – experience dependant. The service once in full time operation will be; Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:00

Essential Criteria; You must have a Teaching qualification

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Teacher to join our specialist education provision in collaboration with Newcastle County Council at Great Park Community Centre (with the possibility of other locations to be added in the Newcastle area). This is a key leadership role combining high-quality teaching with on-site responsibility and people management. Initially the role would commence on a part time basis, but as our service grows

You will deliver engaging, person-centred learning from our bespoke curriculum, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning while developing independence, confidence, and life skills. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will act as the Lead on Site or across sites, providing day-to-day oversight, supporting staff, and building strong relationships with families and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver good and outstanding teaching in line with the Ofsted framework and National Curriculum guidance
• Lead and line manage a small team of teachers, completing supervisions, appraisals, and probation reviews
• Act as the on-site lead, responding to daily operational needs and ensuring a safe, well-run learning environment
• Oversee educational documentation including ILPs, EHCPs, care plans, and transition plans
• Work collaboratively with families, attending reviews alongside the line manager
• Build positive working relationships with the Local Authority, schools, and internal teams
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
• Monitor progress, gather evidence of learning, and maintain accurate records using internal systems (e.g. Log My Care)
• Support enrichment and extra-curricular activities such as swimming, nature walks, and community learning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare, wellbeing, and education of all students at all times

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified and experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEND and trauma-informed practice
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to support, motivate, and develop others
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with families and external professionals
• A calm, flexible, and solution-focused approach in a dynamic learning environment
• A strong commitment to person-centred education and positive outcomes for young people

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

• A clear commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to act professionally at all times and follow all policies and procedures
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of a specialist education environment

Why Join KEYFORT?

At KEYFORT, we are proud of our nurturing, values-led approach. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team, working within a provision that truly puts young people at the centre of everything we do.

What employee benefits will you receive?

• A Term Time Contract
• Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes; inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists
• Double Pay for bank holiday working
• 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

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.

KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.

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.