Community Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a passionate Community Teacher in Thrapston to manage and support students facing educational challenges. You will engage with them in alternative settings, providing tailored academic and pastoral care, fostering inclusive learning. Applicants should hold QTS/QTLS and show a commitment to the educational welfare of diverse student needs.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS check

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching qualification or willing to attain.
• Proven experience working with challenging youth.
• Excellent communication tailored for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to five students.
• Provide tailored academic support and pastoral care.
• Engage students in community spaces to inspire learning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Pastoral Care

Collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Degree or equivalent

Maths and English to at least Level 2

Specialist teaching qualification

Job description

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Community Teacher
Thrapston
Salary- £30,000-£40,000
Permanent/Full Time

Teaching personnel are exciting to work with an outstanding school in Thrapston. The school are looking for a passionate Community Teacher.

Responsibilities;

In this rewarding role, you will manage a caseload of up to five students, who have faced challenges in their educational journey. Your mission is to engage and inspire these young minds in their communities—whether at home, local facilities, or community spaces. By providing tailored academic support alongside essential pastoral care, you’ll help dismantle barriers to learning and pave the way for their successful return to formal education.

Candidate Specification

• Hold a teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or be willing to work towards it.
• Degree or equivalent, with Maths and English to at least Level 2.
• Specialist teaching qualification in a chosen subject (desirable).
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage student behaviour effectively and demonstrate a commitment to pastoral care in an alternative education setting.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with parents, community organizations, and stakeholders to support students with diverse and challenging needs.
• Understanding of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection, and inclusion issues, particularly in alternative education settings that serve vulnerable populations.
• Ability to quickly identify and address challenges faced by students, ensuring appropriate follow-up and support for their individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, tailored to engage effectively with students, parents/carers, community members, and colleagues.
• Experience teaching across the secondary age range, with a proven track record as a creative and adaptable teacher who inspires and motivates students. Familiarity with virtual learning environments is desirable.
• A positive role model who sets high expectations for student behaviour and outcomes, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment in alternative education.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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