Specialist Provision Lead Teacher
Fortismere School, London, N10 1NE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1B
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS plus TLR 1B
Specialist Provision Lead Teacher job summary
Fortismere School is a vibrant, high-attaining secondary school in Muswell Hill with a long-standing tradition of excellence. We are seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher to champion and evolve our FINCH Alternative Provision. This is a unique leadership role within a mainstream setting, designed for a practitioner who believes that every student regardless of their starting point deserves an ambitious and supportive education.
The Role
As the Lead Teacher for FINCH, you will do more than deliver a curriculum; you will create a sanctuary for learning. This rewarding leadership post involves delivering high-quality teaching in core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) while empowering students with neurodivergent profiles, including Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
You will lead a dedicated team to drive strategic curriculum development, ensuring that personalised learning and successful reintegration are at the heart of everything we do.
About You
We are looking for a resourceful, energetic, and empathetic leader who:
- Has significant experience supporting students with SEMH and/or ASD, viewing behaviour as a form of communication.
- Can deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching that adapts to the unique sensory and emotional needs of our learners.
- Possesses the leadership flair to mentor staff and collaborate with the wider school community.
- Is deeply committed to raising achievement through a flexible, person-centered approach.
Why Fortismere?
We pride ourselves on a culture of mutual respect and continuous growth. We offer:
- A supportive, friendly work environment where your expertise is valued.
- Engagement with happy, confident students who are encouraged to be their authentic selves.
- A robust CPD program and a leadership team committed to your professional evolution.
- Comprehensive benefits including Pension, Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
For further details or to arrange a visit: jobs@fortismere.org.ukFortismere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Fortismere School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1765 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fortismere School website
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London