1:1 Alternative Provision Tutor / Instructor Ex-Military

Location

Blackpool, Lancashire

Salary & Type

Up to £31,850 per annum (depending on experience)

Full time, temporary to permanent. Start date: September 2026.

Support

Dedicated teaching assistant paired with you for every student.

Overview

We are recruiting a resilient, structured, and active individual to work as a 1:1 Alternative Provision (AP) Instructor in Blackpool. This role is designed specifically for ex military personnel, veterans, or outdoor instructors who want to mentor vulnerable youth who have been excluded from or struggled in mainstream school environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach strictly on a 1:1 basis with an individual secondary aged student.
• Deliver practical, tailored lessons backed by a dedicated TA to support student focus and well being.
• Use outdoor environments, the beach, sports and practical tasks to build confidence, teamwork, and life skills.
• Provide mentorship and discipline, applying military structure to foster routine, emotional regulation and a positive mindset.
• De escalate challenging behaviours using a trauma informed, firm but fair approach.

Qualifications

• No teaching qualification required; leadership, emotional intelligence, discipline and life experience are valued.
• Armed Forces or military background highly valued.
• Passion for the outdoors and ability to collaborate with the assigned 1:1 TA.
• Experience in trades, sports coaching or military instruction encouraged.

Benefits

• Excellent pay structure up to £31,850 per annum.
• Temp to perm pathway for a secure long term career transition.
• Full support network - never left alone with a student; dedicated TA and full onboarding/safeguarding training.
• Dynamic work environment beyond a desk.