At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop an inclusive curriculum while supporting students' personal growth.
- Company: Shine Learning & Training Centre, a supportive alternative provision.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, meaningful impact, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on rebuilding trust and confidence in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them rediscover their love for learning.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher status (QTS) and experience with SEMH or SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
LOCATION: BEDFORD SITE. Shine Learning & Training Centre is looking for an exceptional Lead Teacher – Curriculum & Quality to join our growing alternative provision. This is not a traditional teaching role. Please read this advert carefully, as the pressure and teaching requirements for this job role are not in line with those in a mainstream setting.
We are looking for someone who understands that, in alternative provision, education is about far more than delivering lessons. It is about rebuilding trust, confidence, communication, resilience, and belief in learning. Our pupils may have experienced disrupted education, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma, poor attendance, low confidence, or other barriers to learning. They need adults who are calm, consistent, skilled, flexible, and ambitious for them.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing our English, Functional Skills and wider curriculum offer, while also supporting teaching and learning across multiple subjects across the centre. You will teach, lead, coach, model good practice and help shape a curriculum that is meaningful, inclusive and genuinely prepares young people for their next step. This is an ideal Middle Leadership role for a candidate who has a thirst for developing Teaching and Learning.
Role will involve:
- Leading and developing our English curriculum and Functional Skills provision
- Supporting staff with planning, delivery, differentiation and evidence of progress
- Helping pupils develop literacy, communication, confidence and self-expression
- Contributing to the wider quality of education across Shine
- Supporting operational consistency, routines and the calm running of the provision
- Helping students achieve recognised qualifications, personal development, and successful next steps
Success in this role will not be measured by qualifications alone. It will also be seen in pupils who begin to attend more regularly, engage more confidently, communicate more clearly, regulate more successfully and start to believe that education can work for them again.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A qualified teacher or experienced education professional (QTS essential)
- Does NOT require Visa Sponsorship
- Strong in English, literacy and Functional Skills
- Calm, relational and highly consistent
- Confident supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or disrupted education
- Able to coach and support colleagues practically
- Flexible, reflective and solution-focused
- Ambitious for young people who may have disengaged from mainstream education
Experience in alternative provision, PRU, SEMH, SEND or therapeutic education would be highly desirable, but the right mindset, values and approach are just as important. At Shine, our curriculum should give pupils a voice. It should help them understand themselves, communicate with others, access opportunities and believe that learning can be meaningful again.
If you are ready for a role where your teaching, leadership and relationships can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact: Richard Piggford - Managing Director at: richard@shineltcbeds.com
Lead Teacher, Curriculum & Operational Lead in Luton employer: Shine Learning & Training Centre
Shine Learning & Training Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritises the holistic development of both its students and staff. Located in Bedford, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture where educators are empowered to lead innovative curriculum initiatives and make a meaningful impact on young lives. With a strong focus on professional growth, our team enjoys opportunities for continuous development while working collaboratively to rebuild trust and confidence in education for those who need it most.
Contact Details:
Shine Learning & Training Centre Recruitment Team
