Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Teacher - Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley

About Us
Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.


• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.


• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.


• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.


• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.

About Holy Trinity Church of England School:

Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.

Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community.

We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Job Details
The Role:

You will be the key adult for a small number of students (often 1:1 or very small groups), delivering highly personalised teaching with a strong emphasis on relationships, emotional regulation and inclusion.

Your role will be to break down learning, close gaps, and re-build engagement through creative and adaptive teaching.

You will:

• Design bespoke learning experiences tailored to individual needs


• Deliver engaging, flexible and ambitious teaching


• Create safe, nurturing environments where students can thrive


• Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners


• Make a life-changing difference every single day

Key Responsibilities:
1. Teaching & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver a personalised, adapted curriculum aligned with the mainstream offer


• Teach Functional Skills (English and Maths) using creative, differentiated approaches


• Use strategies such as:


• Interest-led learning


• Experiential and community-based learning


• Flexible pacing and outcomes


• Use EOTTC approaches


• Ensure learning is meaningful, progressive and leads to sustained development

2. Assessment & Progress

• Track and monitor academic progress, engagement and wellbeing


• Use appropriate frameworks(e.g. Engagement Model where needed)


• Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting

3. Relational Practice & Wellbeing

• Act as a trusted key adult for students


• Use trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches


• Support emotional regulation and readiness to learn


• Recognise and respond proactively to signs of distress

4. Inclusion & Provision

• Support gradual reintegration into school where appropriate


• Facilitate access to:


• Wider school experiences


• Enrichment opportunities


• Community-based learning


• Promote independence, confidence and belonging

5. Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with families to ensure consistency and trust


• Collaborate with SENDCo, pastoral staff and external professionals


• Contribute to multi-agency and review meetings

6. Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding across all settings


• Complete and follow risk assessments for off-site learning


• Engage in ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusion


• Uphold the school's ethos of high expectations and inclusive practice

What You Need to Succeed
The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS/QTLS


• Have experience working with students with SEND


• Be highly skilled in adapting teaching and personalising learning


• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and relational practice


• Be resilient, reflective and solution-focused


• Be passionate about inclusion and improving life chances


• Be confident working flexibly across different environments

Primary-trained teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong experience in scaffolding learning and closing gaps.

Further Information

Holy Trinity CohESchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02952.