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English Teacher - Alternative Provision (Start After Easter)

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking to make a real difference in a non-traditional educational setting? We are supporting a dynamic and nurturing alternative provision in recruiting a dedicated English Teacher to join their team after Easter.

About the Provision
This alternative provision works with students who require additional support beyond mainstream education. The setting provides a structured, supportive, and highly personalised learning environment for young people who may face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. The team is committed to re engaging students with education, building confidence, and supporting both academic and personal development.

The Role
As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and accessible lessons tailored to meet the needs of learners who may have gaps in education or barriers to learning. You will play a vital role in helping students develop key literacy skills, improve confidence, and achieve meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver creative, differentiated English lessons

Support students with a range of additional needs and learning barriers

Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and trust

Create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Assess and monitor progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly

Work closely with support staff and external professionals

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching English, ideally within alternative provision or SEN settings

Strong behaviour management and de escalation skills

A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach

Ability to engage and motivate disengaged learners

Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Why Apply?

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' lives

Supportive and close knit team environment

A rewarding role with variety and purpose

If you are an English Teacher who is committed to supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your most current CV and we will follow up with you at the earliest opportunity.

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.
All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.