Outreach Advisory Teacher (Maternity cover)

New River College Outreach 

Half Moon Crescent  

London 

N1 0TJ 

Outreach Advisory Teacher (Maternity cover)  

Salary grade: MPS1 - UPS3 + 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 committed 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 Schools for pupils with 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. The 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 with a passion and commitment for improving outcomes for children.  It would suit a skilled and experienced teacher who is looking for a challenge and an opportunity to enhance their career. 

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

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

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 15th July 2025 

For background information visit our website www.newrivercollege.co.uk or for an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit please contact the Outreach Coordinator, Gordon Smith, on [email protected] or 020 7504 0534 (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.