Alternative Provision Teacher

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, Somerset, BA3 2UD

9 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
5 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 April 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time: Full time 1.0 FTE
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS 1 - UPS 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire Change: Alternative Provision Teacher at Park Road, Frome

Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference?

Park Road Alternative Provision, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, is looking for a dedicated Teacher to join our team in Frome. If you are committed to supporting students who require a tailored and supportive learning environment, we want to hear from you!

About Park Road Alternative Provision:

We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for students who may be experiencing challenges in mainstream education. Our focus is on individualised learning, building positive relationships, and promoting personal growth and development.

About the Role:

As an Alternative Provision Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating, developing, and delivering engaging and effective lessons for students with diverse needs. You will work closely with the AP Base Lead and the wider team to support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all students.
Regularly assess student progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely feedback.
Implement the curriculum, adapting teaching strategies to ensure accessibility and engagement.
Foster a positive and supportive learning environment, ensuring high standards of behaviour.
Work collaboratively with support staff and colleagues to create a cohesive and effective learning environment.
Provide pastoral support, promoting the personal and social well-being of students.
Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providing regular updates on student progress.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students.
Participate in performance management and engage in ongoing professional development.
Contribute to target setting and assessment of individual pupils, including using EFL.
Produce effective reports on pupil progress and targets for improvement.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience teaching students with diverse needs.
Strong understanding of differentiation and adaptive teaching.
Excellent classroom management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A passion for working with young people who require alternative education.

What the school offers its staff

The salary is set in line with Teachers’ Pay and Conditions

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.