English Teacher - Alternative Provision School
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: November 4th
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who face unique challenges in their education? We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring English Teacher to join our dynamic team at [School Name], a specialized Alternative Provision setting.
About Us: Our School provides tailored education to students who require additional support due to behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties. Our alternative provision offers a nurturing and supportive environment where students can re-engage with learning, build confidence, and work towards achieving their full potential.
The Role: As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated English lessons to small groups of students or on a one-to-one basis, helping them to develop their literacy skills and achieve national qualifications, such as GCSEs or functional skills.You will play a pivotal role in inspiring students to reconnect with their education, fostering a love for reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver creative and flexible English lessons that meet the diverse needs of our learners.
- Support students in preparing for exams and assessments, with a focus on functional skills and GCSE qualifications.
- Collaborate with the wider teaching and support team to create individualized learning plans (ILPs) for each student.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, managing behavior in a supportive and consistent manner.
- Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students, parents, and senior leadership.
- Work closely with external agencies, parents/carers, and other professionals to ensure holistic support for each learner.
About You: We are looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting young people in overcoming barriers to education. You will need to be resilient, flexible, and able to adapt your teaching approach to suit the varying needs of our students.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching English at secondary level, ideally with experience in alternative provisions, PRUs, or SEN environments.
- Strong behavior management skills and the ability to engage hard-to-reach learners.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Desirable:
- Experience working with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.
- Experience in delivering functional skills or alternative qualifications.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your teaching career, please apply.
Join us and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people!
If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career where your expertise makes a daily impact, apply now!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.