Job Description

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 One

Are 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 Responsibilities

  • Strategic 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 Looking For

  • Mandatory: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Experience: Proven track record of leadership (Head of Department, Lead Teacher, or Senior Lead) within a secondary or AP setting.

  • Resilience: An unwavering belief in the potential of students who have been excluded from mainstream education.

  • Vision: The ability to move from a "blank canvas" to a high-functioning educational environment in a few short months.

Why Join Our New Clitheroe Provision?

  • Founding Member Status: Be one of the "Originals"-your DNA will be in the walls of this school for years to come.

  • Strategic Autonomy: We trust your expertise. You will have the freedom to innovate away from the constraints of traditional secondary schooling.

  • Competitive Package: Leadership scale pay with significant opportunities for rapid career advancement as the provision grows.

  • Pre-Opening Window: Start on 1st June 2026 to ensure you are fully settled and prepared long before the first bell rings.

How to Apply

If you are searching for Secondary Lead Teacher jobs in Clitheroe or AP Teaching roles in the Ribble Valley, and you hold QTS, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your vision for a "New Start" secondary provision to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com Closing Date: 31 March 2026.