Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring English Teacher.
About the job
Location: Chances at Dawlish
Employment type: Fixed term for 2 terms, 4th January 2027 date to July 2027
Hours of work: 35 per week (normal teaching hours)
Interview Date: Week beginning 22nd November 2026
Job Ref: DYS368
About Chances
Chances is an Ofsted registered 'Good' school specialising in early intervention alternative provision. We support students who, for a range of reasons, are struggling to engage successfully within mainstream education, including those at risk of exclusion and those experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Our provision operates across two models:
Model 1: Short-term placements where students remain on roll at their mainstream school, with a clear focus on stabilisation, intervention and successful reintegration.
Model 2: EBSA placements where students are on roll at Chances and receive a bespoke package of support designed to rebuild confidence, attendance and readiness for learning.
Our core values are:
Resilience
Respect
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Purpose of Job and Responsibilities
Chances is seeking a committed, empathetic and inspiring Maths and PE teacher to join our team for two terms. You will teach students in Years 7 to 11 who are at risk of exclusion from mainstream school or who are struggling to engage with education. The role is relational and child-centred, and requires the ability to engage young people, manage behaviour calmly and consistently, and help students rebuild confidence in themselves as learners.
Most of our students are working at lower attainment levels, so you will plan flexibly and differentiate well to rebuild foundations in Maths. On occasion you will teach students working at GCSE grades 5 to 7. You will also bring energy and enthusiasm to PE, using sport and physical activity to build confidence, teamwork and self-belief.
You will work as part of a small, close-knit team of teachers and youth workers, and alongside students' families and mainstream schools, to support each student's progress and, where appropriate, their successful reintegration into their long-term school placement.
What We Offer
Terms and conditions as reflected in the Teachers conditions Burgundy book
Employee assistance programme 24/7
Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
Chromebook
Positive and supportive working environment
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students
Work-related Personal Requirements
Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
Empathetic, inspiring and emotionally intelligent, with the ability to work effectively with vulnerable students and families
Resilient, flexible and solution-focused
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative, proactive and reflective
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with students and families
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks
Driving licence and transport means to carry out the duties of the post, including driving students
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Commitment to safeguarding, anti-oppressive practice and child-centred approaches
Flexibility in work patterns to meet the needs of students
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making a tangible difference to young people, thrives in a dynamic and supportive small school, and believes that resilience and respect lead to greater opportunity.
Safeguarding
Chances is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list and prohibition checks, identity and right-to-work checks and satisfactory references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Because the post involves driving students, driving licence checks will also be carried out.
About You
Qualified Teacher Status Strong classroom experience, including managing challenging behaviour Experience of teaching Maths and/or PE to secondary-age students, or a primary trained teacher able to teach to this level Sports coaching or PE-related qualification GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above (or equivalent)Strong knowledge of literacy and reading strategiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsICT literateExperience of, or strong interest in, intervention strategiesAbility to differentiate for a wide range of learning needs
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
Deadline for applications: 20th November 2026 2026, Interview will be held at Chances, Red Rock Youth Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish EX7 0AF on the week beginning 22nd November 2026.
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Temporary Teacher of Maths & PE in Dawlish employer: Dys Space Ltd
As a community-focused charity based in Highweek, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values creativity and empathy in our team. Our supportive work culture fosters professional development through generous training opportunities and a commitment to employee well-being, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about youth advocacy. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying attractive benefits like generous annual leave.
