Outreach Advisory Teacher (Maternity cover)

About The Role

New River College Outreach

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Outreach Advisory Teacher (Maternity cover)

Salary g rade: MPS 1 - UPS 3 + SEN 1 (£38,766 - £60,092 + £2,679)

Required for January 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Outreach Advisory Teacher to work with a commi tted team of professionals at New River College Alternative Provision (AP) . The role will involve providing early intervention and support to staff working in Primary and Secondary S chools for pupils w ith social, emotional and mental health concerns .

The Outreach advisory teacher role will involve pupil assessment, collaborative consultation with school staff, modelling strategies, coaching school staff and providing training. Th e main focus of this post is implementing early intervention strategies to prevent SEMH concerns escalating over time.

New River College comprises of three Alternative Provisions in Islington (primary, secondary and medical), for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). We teach children and young people aged five to sixteen years old who have been permanently excluded or have complex medical needs to address their behaviour and / or medical needs within their learning remit. We also provide outreach support to build capacity in mainstream schools to manage children and young people with SEMH.

This is a good opportunity for someone w ith a passion an d commitment for improving outc om es for children . It would suit a skille d and experienced teacher who is looking for a ch allenge and an opportunity to enhance their career .

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Monday 7 th July 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Wednesday 9 th July 2025

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 15 th July 2025

For background information visit our website or for an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit please contact the Outreach Coordinator, Gordon Smith, on or (option 3).

New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New River College is a diverse and inclusive school where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly welcome applications from those from a black or ethnic minority background.

The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and, in line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children.

Regretfully, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.