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Teacher (Alternative Provision)

We are looking to appoint two compassionate, creative and resilient Alternative Provision Teachers to join our new specialist provision across both Infant Schools, supporting children aged 4–7 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where our youngest learners can feel safe, build trust, re‑engage with learning, and thrive.

Required from September 2026.

TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust – Ad Astra Infant School;
Haymoor Junior School;
Canford Heath Infant School;
Canford Heath Junior School;
Poole SCITT.

Permanent – Full‑Time. Salary in line with the Teacher Main Scale (M1–M6) and Upper Pay Range (UP1–UP3).

• Delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons tailored to pupils’ developmental, emotional and learning needs.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and predictable learning environment rooted in trust and emotional security.
• Using assessment and pupil‑level data to track progress through small, meaningful steps.
• Adapting teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, emotional needs and barriers to learning.
• Implementing positive behaviour approaches focused on co‑regulation, emotional coaching and repair.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support holistic pupil outcomes.
• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and maintaining the highest professional standards.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience of teaching in the primary phase and a strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Understands the impact of trauma, attachment and anxiety on learning and behaviour.
• Is passionate about supporting pupils who require a specialist, nurturing approach within an internal Alternative Provision setting.
• Can create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences that make learning exciting and motivating.
• Manages behaviour effectively using relational, trauma‑informed and inclusive approaches.
• Is patient, emotionally regulated and able to model calm, consistent behaviour.
• Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team and shares responsibility for planning and practice.
• Brings resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive, can‑do attitude.

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months.

Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at [email protected] These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.

Required skills for class teacher in Alternative Provision (Ages 4–7) include:

• Specialist Teaching & Learning Skills for Early Years / KS1
• Ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies to support young children with varied emotional and behavioural needs.
• Secure understanding of early curriculum knowledge, including early literacy and maths, applied in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Skill in planning well‑structured, short, engaging lessons that match the developmental stage of 4–7-year-olds.
• Competence in creating multi‑sensory, play‑based, and nurture‑focused learning experiences.
• Strong SEMH‑Informed Practice
• Awareness of factors that inhibit pupils’ ability to learn—such as trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation—and knowledge of how to support them effectively.
• Skilled at differentiating content and expectations according to emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Ability to build…