Vacancies

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher ready to lead a transformative provision for students with SEMH and complex behavioural needs?

We are seeking a committed and skilled professional to take on the role of Alternative Pathway Lead Teacher within our inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school. This pivotal role will lead the design and delivery of a bespoke, adaptive curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4 learners, helping them re-engage with education and achieve meaningful progress.

As a key member of the inclusion team, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Alternative Pathway provision.
• Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to students with SEMH and complex needs.
• Champion trauma-informed and restorative practices to support emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, behaviour, and engagement.
• Be relentless in your commitment to improving opportunities, outcomes, and life chances for all students.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a provision that empowers vulnerable learners to thrive. You will be part of a dedicated and ambitious team that goes the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility.

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community.  We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: kindness, respect, excellence.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@nclt.ac.uk

Applications close 9am on Monday 20th October 2025.

Interviews taking place WC 20 October 2025.

Position to start January 2026.