Secondary Lead Teacher (QTS Essential) AP West Bradford

Location: West Bradford (Near Clitheroe), Lancashire (BB7 area) Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: 1st June 2026 (Founding Team Setup)The Role: Lead our Secondary Phase from Day OneAre you an experienced educator with QTS and a passion for re-engaging young people? We are launching a brand-new Alternative Provision (AP) in West Bradford, Clitheroe, and we are seeking a foundational Secondary Lead Teacher to join our founding leadership team.Starting on 1st June 2026, you will have a unique three-month lead-in period to shape the secondary curriculum, establish behavior cultures, and recruit your supporting staff before our first cohort of KS3/KS4 students arrives. This is a rare opportunity to build a world-class, trauma-informed secondary environment in the Ribble Valley.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Curriculum Lead: Design and implement a bespoke secondary curriculum that balances academic progress (Functional Skills/GCSEs) with vocational and life skills.QTS Leadership: Use your Qualified Teacher Status to mentor staff and ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning across the secondary phase.SEMH Specialist: Develop a robust, therapeutic approach to behaviour management for students with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.Launch Logistics: Work alongside the Headteacher during the June/July "set-up" phase to ensure the provision is fully operational and compliant for a September start.What We Are ..... full job details .....