Alternative Provision

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: April 2026

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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