The duties of the TLR are to support the strategic direction and development of the school in cooperation with and under the direction of the Executive Head and Head of School to:

• As a middle leader, support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement
• Identify relevant school improvement issues; support the implementation of the school strategic plan, especially as it relates to teaching and learning.
• In collaboration with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for curriculum, ensure that the Strive Pathway is ambitious, coherently sequenced and designed to support pupils in achieving aspirational destination outcomes
• Define and agree appropriate improvement targets for strive development.
• Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets the school sets and monitor the progress of those within strive.
• Evaluate the impact of all improvement activities on the quality of teaching and learning within strive pathway.
• In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, strengthen the quality of teaching and the pedagogical approach within the pathway, ensuring staff have access to high-quality professional development and the knowledge and skills required to deliver the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring academic progress of students across the pathway
• Ensure that parents are well informed about the curriculum, targets, children’s progress and attainment across strive.
• Engage with current educational research and professional networks to identify and implement evidence-informed approaches across the pathway.
• Lead on Schools Career’s and Accreditation offer.

We invite applications from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to ensure the continued development and progress of the school.

You will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Be able to creatively plan and deliver the curriculum to pupils with special needs
• Maintain appropriate and accurate assessment and monitoring of pupil’s progress
• Be able to lead a team of teaching assistants in the classroom
• Have a vision and passion for learning
• Coordinate a curriculum subject
  
  

We will offer you:

• A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people
• Professional development to support you in your career
• Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
• The benefits of working in an innovative and forward thinking school
• Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader
• A genuinely happy and caring place to work
• Strong links with the community and our co-located Academy
• High standard facilities

Contract:  Full Time Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract Permanent – part-time will be considered for the right candidate
Start Date: September 2026

Salary:  Qualified Teachers Pay Scale Range + TLR2C and SEN allowance

 Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.