Community Teacher

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking alternative education provider is seeking a Community Teacher in Northampton. This role involves delivering personalized teaching and mentoring to disengaged students, helping them overcome barriers to education. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and experience working with young people with additional needs. The position offers access to professional development and various employee wellness benefits.

Benefits

Access to funded CPD and professional qualifications

Employee wellness benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Performance recognition

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to work toward a recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personalised teaching and mentoring to students aged 11–16.
• Creating tailored learning plans addressing academic and emotional needs.
• Building strong relationships with families and local partners.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Community Teacher – Northampton
Inspire Change, Support Futures

Academics is working on behalf of a forward-thinking alternative education provider to recruit a Community Teacher based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to transforming the lives of young people who have disengaged from traditional education.

As a Community Teacher in Northampton, you will support a small caseload of students—up to five at a time—delivering a bespoke learning experience in community settings, at home, or in other local facilities. Your role is to provide both academic tuition and vital pastoral care, helping learners overcome complex barriers and guiding them back toward structured education.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Delivering personalised teaching and mentoring to students aged 11–16 in the Northampton area.
* Creating and implementing tailored learning plans that address both academic and emotional needs.
* Building strong relationships with families, local partners, and support services.
* Promoting engagement, resilience, and aspiration in learners who require alternative approaches to education.
* Acting as a key part of a wider inclusion team working collaboratively for positive outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

* QTS/QTLS or willingness to work toward a recognised teaching qualification.
* A strong academic background, including GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
* Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours or additional needs.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, and alternative education models.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What’s On Offer:

* Access to funded CPD and professional qualifications.
* Employee wellness benefits, including dental, optical, and holistic treatment reimbursements.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity policies and an employee assistance programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and shopping discounts.
* Performance recognition and staff referral incentives.

If you’re a resilient, compassionate, and motivated individual ready to make a genuine difference, this Community Teacher role in Northampton could be your next meaningful step.

Academics is a leading education recruitment agency committed to matching skilled educators with rewarding opportunities. We are proud to be acting as the recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Apply today to join the mission as a Community Teacher supporting young people in Northampton!

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