Alternative Provision Teacher

St Paul's; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery in Farnham is seeking an exceptional teacher to develop its alternative provision and provide meaningful learning for children who need something different.

The role blends high-quality classroom teaching with outdoor learning in our farm, Forest School and sensory spaces, across specialist provisions and mainstream classes, with inclusion at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or outdoor learning is advantageous.
• Ability to plan ambitious personalised learning while adapting to individual needs.
• Strong classroom practice with high expectations and creativity to engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach children across specialist provisions and mainstream classes.
• Lead whole classes, small groups and 1:1 sessions as needed.
• Deliver high-quality, structured lessons combined with practical and outdoor learning.
• Collaborate with mainstream teachers and inclusion team to support pupils.
• Utilize outdoor spaces (farm, Forest School, sensory garden, allotment) to diversify learning.

Skills

Inclusion

Outdoor learning

Adaptive teaching

Job description

# Alternative Provision TeacherEmployer: St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, TonghamLocation: Farnham, Surrey (Remote working)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS/UPSPosted: 20th October 2026Expires: 1st December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580644* Share :* Print**Alternative Provision Teacher****Salary:** MPS/UPS**Contract:** Full Time, Permanent**Start Date:** April 2027 (or earlier if available)***An opportunity to do education differently.***At St Paul’s, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Sometimes, that means thinking differently, adapting our approach and creating opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom.We are looking for an exceptional, creative and adaptable teacher to help us develop our alternative provision and provide exciting, meaningful learning opportunities for children who need something different.Our school has a growing specialist SEND provision, alongside children in mainstream classes who sometimes find it difficult to access learning in a traditional classroom environment. We want a teacher who can work across these settings, breaking down barriers and finding innovative ways to help every child engage, achieve and flourish.**About the role**This is a varied and exciting teaching opportunity where no two days will look quite the same.The role will combine high-quality classroom teaching with practical, creative and outdoor learning. Some sessions will involve traditional classroom-based lessons, teaching English, maths and the wider curriculum, whilst others will make use of our extensive outdoor spaces to provide different ways for children to learn and succeed.There will also be opportunities to teach within our mainstream classes, sharing your expertise, modelling effective inclusive practice and contributing to the development of teaching and learning across the whole school.**You will:*** Teach children across our specialist provisions and support pupils who are struggling to access mainstream education.* Lead whole classes, small groups and individual 1:1 sessions, depending on children's needs.* Deliver high-quality, structured classroom teaching alongside creative, practical and outdoor learning experiences.* Undertake mainstream class teaching, sharing your expertise and supporting colleagues to develop inclusive approaches.* Plan ambitious and personalised learning that maintains high academic expectations whilst adapting to individual needs.* Make full use of our developing outdoor learning environments, including our farm, sensory garden, Forest School, sports pitch and allotment.* Support children's academic progress alongside their confidence, communication, independence and emotional regulation.* Work closely with our mainstream teachers, specialist staff and wider inclusion team to ensure children receive the right support and opportunities.* Help children build the skills and confidence to access mainstream learning wherever appropriate.**Who are we looking for?*** We want a teacher who is passionate about inclusion and understands that children do not all learn in the same way.* You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong teaching skills, high expectations and the creativity to adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs.* We are looking for someone equally comfortable delivering a structured maths lesson in a mainstream classroom, working individually with a child who needs additional support, or taking a group outside for practical learning.* You will also enjoy working collaboratively, sharing your expertise and helping to develop the practice of colleagues across the school.* Experience in SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or outdoor learning would be an advantage, but just as importantly, we are looking for someone with the right mindset, energy and determination to make a difference.**Why St Paul’s?**St Paul’s is a school that is continually developing, adapting and investing in opportunities for its children.We have an incredibly committed staff team, ambitious plans for our specialist and alternative provision, and exciting outdoor learning environments that we want to make a central part of how some of our children learn.This is an opportunity to work closely with our leadership team to develop something really special. You will have a genuine voice in shaping our alternative provision, developing its curriculum, making the most of our facilities and creating an approach that gives children opportunities they might not otherwise have.We are committed to investing in the right person, with opportunities for specialist training and professional development, which could include:* Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) training* Forest School Leader qualification* Trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to learningWe have high expectations for every child, but we recognise that the route to success will not always look the same.If you believe that education should adapt to meet the needs of children, rather than expecting every child to fit the same model, we would love to hear from you.St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.### AttachmentsAlternative\\_Provision\\_Teacher\\_Job\\_Description\\_and\\_Person\\_Specification### Safeguarding Statement:St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.