Foundation Subject Lead Teacher

The Foundation Subject Lead Teacher is a key leadership role focused on strengthening the quality, consistency and impact of all foundation subjects across the school. You will be responsible for shaping an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity and engagement, particularly for learners with diverse SEMH needs. Alongside delivering high-quality teaching in at least one specialist subject, you will champion the value of foundation subjects in building students' confidence, wellbeing and cultural capital. Working in close partnership with the Deputy Head (Quality of Education), you will contribute to whole-school improvement by developing clear accreditation and qualification pathways, ensuring Unit Award Scheme (UAS) provision is well-coordinated, compliant and meaningful, and supporting colleagues to continually develop their subject knowledge and practice. In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of ambitious, accessible and engaging foundation subject curricula.
• Drive curriculum development across all foundation subjects, modelling best practice and supporting accurate assessment and reporting.
• Work with senior leaders to develop accreditation routes, qualification pathways and compliant UAS delivery.
• Build strong, professional relationships that promote engagement, creativity, confidence and wellbeing.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including autism, to access learning and manage regulation effectively.
• Champion the school's ethos, values and cultural capital through subject leadership and whole-school initiatives.
• Support and develop colleagues through training, CPD and shared subject expertise.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and reporting in line with school policies.
What you will need
• QTD or equivalent qualification
  
  Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
+ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support