At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support young people in a tailored learning environment.
- Company: Join Sportfit, a supportive alternative provision setting dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time only work, competitive salary, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Work in a close-knit team with manageable class sizes and a focus on personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learners' lives and help them rediscover their potential.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher or equivalent experience, with a background in alternative provision or SEMH.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
The Understudy, Sportfit Alternative Provision
Full-time, term-time only
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Are you a teacher who believes every young person deserves a personalised, tailored and trauma-informed chance at education? Do you want to make a real, visible difference to learners who haven't always had things easy - and help them rediscover what they're capable of? We're looking for a teacher to join the team at The Understudy, one of Sportfit's alternative provision settings. You'll deliver an engaging, flexible curriculum to young people who, for a variety of reasons, haven't been able to thrive in mainstream school - including the delivery of Functional Skills in English and Maths as part of a broader teaching role.
About the Role
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum, in small groups and one-to-one, tailored to where each young person is starting from.
- Deliver Functional Skills teaching as part of your wider timetable, supporting learners towards nationally recognised English and Maths qualifications.
- Work closely with a small, supportive staff team, including the AP Manager and pastoral colleagues, to put the right support around every learner.
- Be a consistent, calm and trusted presence for young people who need exactly that.
What We're Looking For
- A qualified teacher (or equivalent experience) with a background in alternative provision, SEMH, SEND, or a similar specialist setting.
- The ability and confidence to deliver Functional Skills (English and Maths) as part of a broader teaching role.
- Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or those who've disengaged from mainstream education.
- Someone calm, resilient and genuinely motivated by helping young people who've had a tough run at education so far.
- A team player who's comfortable working flexibly in a small, close-knit AP setting.
What We Offer
- A genuinely rewarding role where the impact of your teaching is visible and immediate.
- A supportive, close-knit staff team and manageable class sizes.
- Ongoing training and professional development, including safeguarding and SEMH-specific CPD.
- Term-time only working, with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum.
Sportfit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a safeguarding self-disclosure as part of the recruitment process. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time following discussion between the post-holder and AP Manager, to reflect or anticipate changes to the role.
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