Key stage 3 Instructor

Springwell Alternative Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2026

• Closing date

  2 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,365.00 - £16,584.00 Annually (Actual) 18.5 hours/ 2.5 days a week, term time plus inset days

Key stage 3 Instructor job summary

ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH. This position is based at the Alternative Academy in Kendray which works in partnership with the local authority and our local primary and secondary schools to provide Day 6 provision. Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our values: VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

THE ROLEWe are looking for a Part Time KS3 Instructor with creativity and resilience to join us on our journey. In return for your passion and commitment we can offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues and a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing. As an instructor you will lead small classes of pupils, developing and delivering personalised packages of interventions that support their emotional and academic development. This will include classroom and outdoor learning plus sporting activities in and out of the classroom and within the community.

As our Instructor you will take the lead in the coordination, design and delivery of activities to support children in our special school both on and off site in a wide range of areas including core subjects such as English and Math's alongside wider subject areas such as History and Duke of Edinburgh . You will be working as part of Key Stage 3 alongside an experienced team. You will work with a variety of organisations and establish appropriate networks to ensure safe and effective provisions at a range of settings. We guarantee that no two days will be the same and you will have lots of fun!

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience in a school or similar setting

• IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• MUST be educated with GCSE Math's and English

• A-Level or relevant L3 qualification

• Car driver with access to vehicle and business insurance

SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Part Time KS3 Instructor role is £30,731 FTE for this FTC maternity cover role part time equates to circa £15,365 actual annual salary working 18.5 hrs p/w (2.5 days Mon-Wed) term time only + inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust This role is working 2.5 days per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday AM and is based at our Alternative Academy in Kendray. Fixed Term contract to start New Year 2026 until Dec 2026.

Next Steps
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this post isn't suitable for you then please review our other vacancies. You can find these here. We may choose to close/ extend this advert

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

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.

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 Springwell Alternative Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 42 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell Alternative Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-alternative-academy

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