Alternative Provision Teacher

AP Teacher – Burton (QTS Required)

Location: Burton

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate / January 2027

Pay Rate: £130–£230 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Qualification: QTS required

Experience: Minimum 6 months’ teaching experience in a UK secondary or Alternative Provision setting

Overview:

Education Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a progressive and well-respected Alternative Provision (AP) setting in Burton to recruit a dedicated AP Teacher for a position starting immediately or in January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a resilient and compassionate educator to work with pupils who require alternative curriculum pathways, smaller group settings, and tailored re-engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored core subject or specialist teaching to small groups of students within an Alternative Provision environment.
• Plan, prepare, and adapt lessons to meet social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Monitor student progress, track behavioural development, and implement trauma-informed interventions.
• Collaborate closely with SENCos, multi-agency teams, and pastoral support staff.
• Attend staff meetings, CPD, and review meetings as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has at least 6 months of teaching experience within an AP, PRU, SEN, or mainstream secondary setting with strong inclusion focus.
• Is passionate about re-engaging vulnerable young people in education.
• Demonstrates outstanding de-escalation skills, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to school life.

We offer:

• Day-to-day supply | Long-term assignments | Permanent positions
• Full-time (5 days per week) | Part-time (1 day or more per week)

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