Post-16 Lead Teacher

A unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate leader to head up a Post-16 outreach provision within a forward-thinking, specialist independent education provider in East London. The setting is dedicated to delivering transformative outcomes through inclusive, therapeutic, and personalised education supporting neurodiverse young people, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As Post-16 Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in leading a bespoke, accredited curriculum that builds independence, emotional resilience, and employability. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you ll oversee both strategic development and day-to-day delivery of a curriculum tailored to individual needs, supporting clear pathways into adulthood, further education, training, employment, and independent living. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Learning Design, lead and evaluate an outcomes-focused post-16 curriculum aligned with EHCP and Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes. Deliver and coordinate a personalised timetable, including Functional Skills (English, Maths, ICT), vocational subjects and enterprise education. Ensure qualifications (ASDAN, BTEC, Entry-Level Functional Skills) are appropriate to individual learner pathways. Promote enrichment, community engagement, volunteering, and enterprise projects. Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic strategies throughout the provision. ..... full job details .....