Alternative Provision

Position: Alternative Provision )
English Teacher – Alternative Provision (Luton)

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date:

April 2026

The Role

Tired of massive class sizes? Join our supportive Luton team as an English Teacher and work with small groups in a rewarding Alternative Provision setting. This is a role designed for teachers who want to focus on building relationships over navigating red tape.

We are seeking a resilient and passionate English Teacher to support young people who have faced barriers to success in mainstream education. This is a chance to move away from the "one-size-fits-all" model and deliver meaningful, creative English lessons to students who truly need a second chance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Small Group Teaching:
Delivering English (Functional Skills, GCSE, or bespoke literacy) to small cohorts, allowing for genuine 1:1 impact.

Trauma-Informed Practice:
Using a supportive approach to engage learners with SEMH needs or gaps in their education.

Creative Curriculum:
Planning lessons that are flexible and tailored to individual student interests and needs.

Collaborative Support:
Working alongside a close-knit team of pastoral and SEN specialists to create a calm, safe learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

QTS/QTLS or an experienced English specialist with a strong teaching background.

Mindset: A flexible, solution-focused approach and a belief that every student can succeed given the right environment.

Skills:

Strong de-escalation skills and the ability to build trust with "hard-to-reach" learners.

Local Focus: A commitment to improving outcomes for young people in the Luton area.

Why Join Our Luton Team?

Manageable Workload:
No more classes of 30+; focus on quality over quantity.

Supportive Culture: A team that genuinely cares for staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Visible Impact:
See the immediate difference you make in a student’s confidence and communication skills.

Specialized CPD:
Ongoing training in Alternative Provision and inclusive practice.

How to Apply

If you are ready for a move into a more rewarding, relationship-based teaching role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Luton team in April 2026.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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