Teacher

Job Introduction

About the Role

Lincolnshire Secure unit opened in March 1997 and provides care and education for young people between the ages of ten and eighteen years. The unit has earned a very positive reputation both locally and nationally for the service it provides. Lincolnshire Secure Unit promotes the use of Restorative Justice, as this is key in helping young people take responsibility for their actions and enabling them to lead a more positive future. We provide on-site Care, Education, Offending Behaviour Interventions, Personal Development and Health services to young people (males and females)who have been remanded or sentenced by a court or whose behaviour cannot be managed in any other form of accommodation.

About You

We are looking to recruit a professional who is passionate about education, someone who wants to play a key part in helping to shape the future for the unit; someone who wants to; take ownership, drive quality assurance and lead from the front. We are seeking to appoint a teacher who has exceptional pastoral and communication skills. The successful candidate will be a talented and passionate leader, with the experience and drive to contribute fully to the continuous improvement and future development of the school. The ideal candidate will have experience of behaviour management and teaching a range of subjects, and will be up to date on current local authorities' policies and the teaching standards. You will need to be able to communicate effectively and be able to share the schools values and ethos through teaching and learning. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to motivate, empower and inspire others through the sharing of outstanding practice.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Career progression opportunities

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Samantha Sheppard by email at sam.sheppard@rookerylodge.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date is 22nd February 2026.

Best of luck with your application!

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact James Guthrie via email on 

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.