Alternative Provision Teacher - Non Maintained Special School

Breckenbrough School; Kirby Wiske; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-maintained special school in Kirby Wiske is seeking an enthusiastic Alternative Provision Teacher to deliver high calibre learning experiences. The role involves supporting boys aged 9 to 19 with complex needs, promoting a nurturing environment that prioritizes individual student needs. Applicants should be flexible, committed to maintaining outstanding outcomes, and have a love for learning. This full-time position offers competitive pay and an excellent working environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Continuous CPD and professional growth

Teacher Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Complimentary refreshments

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committed to putting individual needs of students first.
• Prepared to work flexibly in a supportive environment.
• Can maintain outstanding outcomes for all students.
• Enjoys working with an established staff team.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for young people with Autism.
• Drive to support young people in overcoming learning barriers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high calibre learning experiences at Breckenbrough Woodland Centre.
• Support students with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs.
• Foster a nurturing and caring environment for student growth.

Skills

Deliver engaging learning experiences

Support young people with Autism

Flexibility in a caring environment

Understanding of barriers to learning

Job description

Non-Maintained Special School - Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time) Start Date: April 2026 Pay: MPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 p.a.) Are you motivated to work in a provision that really is more than a school where the vision is to improve the quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone? We are looking for enthusiastic and highly skilled applicants with experience of either special, mainstream, FE or alternative provision settings, with the ability to deliver high calibre learning experiences in our brand new satellite provision, Breckenbrough Woodland Centre, TS15 0JR. Breckenbrough caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other complex needs. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect, tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our students. The Woodland Centre will provide alternative provision for both Breckenbrough and non-Breckenbrough students, within a safe, nurturing, inclusive and inspiring woodland-based learning environment. The aim of the provision is to achieve positive engagement in education, development of wider employability skills and positive and sustainable progression pathways. If you have a genuine love of learning and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team.

Qualifications

• You are committed to putting the individual needs of the students first
• You are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really appreciate the work that staff do
• You can deliver challenging and highly engaging learning experiences and are driven to maintain our outstanding outcomes for all students
• You enjoy working with a positive and established staff team
• You have a knowledge of successful strategies and/or the motivation to develop these in meeting the needs of young people with Autism
• You have an understanding of barriers to learning and have a drive to support young people in overcoming them

Benefits

• An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive
• A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day
• Continuous CPD and opportunities for professional and personal growth
• An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families
• Pay parity offered for similar position and responsibilities
• An offer to join Teacher Pension Scheme with employers' contribution
• Complimentary refreshments throughout the day
• Cycle to work and Tech schemes
• 38 week term dates

Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, occupational health assessments, vetting and enhanced DBS check. The school has an induction programme and a genuine ongoing commitment of staff professional development. A 12-month probationary period will apply. For an application pack please visit the jobs section of our website https://www.breckenbrough.org.uk Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 10th December. Interviews: Monday 15th December.