Class Teacher (IAP)

Beyond Schools Trust; Chatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Care First employee assistance program

Benenden private health care cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Beyond Schools Trust is seeking a compassionate and exceptional teacher to join our Internal Alternative Provision, supporting vulnerable learners in a nurturing and inclusive setting. The role centers on building strong relationships, maintaining high expectations, and delivering personalised support to help pupils succeed.

Applicants should have a proven track record of positive pupil outcomes and experience with social, emotional, or additional learning needs, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Is a qualified teacher with a strong track record of securing positive outcomes for pupils.
• Has experience of working with pupils who present with social, emotional, behavioral, or additional learning needs, or is keen to develop expertise in this area.
• Builds positive, professional relationships quickly and effectively.
• Remains calm, resilient, and solution-focused when faced with challenge.
• Understands the importance of trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, attendance, engagement, and achievement.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring that every pupil experiences success.

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Lives!

At Apex, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, belong, and thrive. Our Internal Alternative Provision provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment for pupils who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement. Our vision is simple: creating inclusive pathways for success, belonging, and reintegration.

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate teacher who is committed to making a difference for some of our most vulnerable learners. This is a unique opportunity to work in a provision where relationships, high expectations, and personalised support are at the heart of everything we do.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a strong track record of securing positive outcomes for pupils.
• Has experience of working with pupils who present with social, emotional, behavioral, or additional learning needs, or is keen to develop expertise in this area.
• Builds positive, professional relationships quickly and effectively.
• Remains calm, resilient, and solution-focused when faced with challenge.
• Understands the importance of trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, attendance, engagement, and achievement.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring that every pupil experiences
• success.

In return we offer:-

• A supportive induction programme
• A happy and caring community
• A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed Leadership Team
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Visits to the Trust are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jola Studniarz-Thing via email at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.