Behaviour & Learning Practitioner (BLP)

Derby Pride Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8BY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11pm

• Date listed

  26 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,015.00 - £33,672.00 Annually (FTE) Derby City Support Pay Scale - Grade F (Points 15 - 20) Actual Salary £26,794.35 - £29,089.78

Behaviour & Learning Practitioner (BLP) job summary

Job Title: Behaviour & Learning Practitioner (BLP)

Location: Derby Pride Academy

Grade/Scale: Derby City Support Pay Scale - Grade F, Point 15 - 20. Actual Salary, £26,794.35 - £29,089.78

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only

Derby Pride Academy (DPA) became one of the first alternative provision academy free schools to ever open within the country. DPA offers alternative provision for young people aged 11 - 16 who are referred by their mainstream school or Derby City LA. The academy provides an environment where all students feel understood, valued and cared for.

DPA is looking to appoint a Behaviour & Learning Practitioner (BLP). The successful candidate will be a patient, enthusiastic and supportive individual who is passionate about helping pupils to achieve their full potential. They will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The Behaviour and Learning Practitioner will contribute actively to promoting the safety, welfare and well-being of all pupils across the academy. Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Behaviour and Pastoral Manager and wider leadership team, the post holder will support the identification of safeguarding concerns, monitor pupil wellbeing and help ensure that appropriate support is in place for vulnerable students. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, encourage safe and respectful behaviours, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with staff, families and external professionals where required. Through daily interactions with students, the Behaviour and Learning Practitioner will play an important role in fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, while upholding Derby Pride Academy’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Derby Pride Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

- Access to My Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Platform

- Enhanced Maternity Pay

For further information, please contact Connor Jacob (Regional Business Lead) on cjacob@esteemmat.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. 

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Derby Pride Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 5 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Derby Pride Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derby-pride-academy

Derby Pride Academy works to engage and sustain learning for vulnerable and challenging young people. We work with our students to improve their attainment, behaviour, attendance, self-esteem, and confidence whilst providing skills to support development as responsible members of the community; we raise expectations and contribute to the well-being and cohesion of the community we serve.

We believe that provision based on teaching young people how to achieve in core subjects, in managing personal behaviours and in developing employability skills is vital to success.

We deliver Alternative Provision which recognises that students are all individuals with different strengths and weaknesses, acknowledging that mainstream education is not for everyone.

We provide our students with a chance to engage in education whilst they prepare to regain a mainstream school, or specialist SEN place; students may find alternative placements supported by the academy or develop a range of skills to prepare them for employment, apprenticeship or other study routes beyond 16.

Further information about our academies can be found on the websites at:

https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/
https://www.derbyprideacademy.org.uk/

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