Alternative Provision Leader
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NNThis job expired on 2 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.5 hours per week, working 08:30 to 15:30 (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri), working 08:30 to 16:30 (Wed) during term time.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,024 and £32,597
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with staff, both under instruction and on their own initiative. To undertake outreach work in classes as well as leading alternative provision classes for children with SEMH and/or additional needs. The successful applicant will support the school in creating a positive climate for all children as well as supporting children’s personal, social, emotional and academic development. Please see the JD & PS document for more specific details of the role.
The successful candidate will
- Be supportive of the Catholic Ethos
- Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Have experience of working with children across the primary phase including working with/supporting children with social/emotional/mental health needs
- Have excellent literacy and numeracy and ICT skills
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Be highly motivated and hardworking
- Be able to form positive relationships with children and adults
- Have the ability to support pupil learning and be committed to raising achievement
- Be able to work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
We will be committed to your professional development
Offer fantastic children to work with as well as a friendly, supportive working environment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people with a child centred approach and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to suitable references, online searches and the successful candidate will be required to pass an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sproverbs@st-thomasmore.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142468020
St Thomas More Catholic Primary as small one form entry school and is a vibrant, caring, friendly and aspirational community with a proud Catholic ethos, located in Grenoside, Sheffield
Arranging a visit to St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sproverbs@st-thomasmore.sheffield.sch.uk.
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