Post 16 Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Post-16 Lead to join our dedicated team at Yarrow Heights School. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality post-16 provision that supports pupils with SEND to achieve meaningful outcomes and prepare for adulthood.

You will lead the strategic development of the provision, including curriculum design, quality assurance, and staff leadership, ensuring a strong focus on independence, employability, and personal development. You will also play a vital role in building partnerships with external providers, employers, and families to ensure successful transition pathways for our learners.

You will also have responsibility for delivering some timetabled lessons that include a vocational pathway qualifications and Functional Skills English and Mathematics. Teaching will need to be carefully differentiated and adapted to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, aspirations, and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes of individual students. You will be expected to create engaging, accessible, and personalised learning experiences that support students to develop their academic, vocational, social, and independent living skills, enabling them to make progress towards successful adulthood outcomes.

Requirements:

Experience:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with substantial teaching experience.

· Proven leadership experience within SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRU or Post-16 settings.

· Experience of working with external agencies, colleges, or vocational providers.

· Experience of leading curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Strong understanding of alternative provision and preparation for adulthood pathways.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and listening skills.

· High level of self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative.

· Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team, holding others to account.

· Ability to work collaboratively and establish strong professional relationships.

· Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND frameworks, and health & safety requirements.

· Strong behaviour management skills and understanding of trauma-informed practice.

· Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Access to own car.

Personal Qualities:

· Passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEND.

· Resilient, calm, and solution-focused in challenging situations.

· Reflective practitioner with a commitment to continuous improvement.

· High expectations of self and others.

· Strong commitment to inclusion, independence, and pupil wellbeing.

· Minimum GCSE, or equivalent, grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

About Us

Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.

At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.

Why Choose Yarrow Heights?

At Yarrow Heights, we prioritise a supportive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Joining our team means:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

· A school culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.

· Opportunities to learn and grow within an Ofsted Outstanding rated school (Sept 2025).

· Flexible Pension benefits.

· Free lunch and parking.

· Collaboration with a cohesive team dedicated to holistic pupil growth and success.

· Subsidised Gym membership

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and relevant checks and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person