Primary Teacher for Secondary Alternative Provision

Senploy; Tameside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher to work with secondary-aged pupils in an Alternative Provision setting in Tameside. The role offers £140-£190 per day depending on experience, with potential longer-term opportunities.

You’ll deliver learning to pupils who may have disengaged from mainstream education in a flexible environment. Applicants should hold QTS with a primary background, strong classroom and behaviour-management skills, and experience supporting SEMH or additional

Qualifications

• QTS with a background in primary teaching.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs.
• Ability to build trust while maintaining boundaries.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence differentiating lessons for varied abilities.
• Flexible to adapt teaching strategies when pupils struggle to engage.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons suited to pupils' individual abilities and learning needs.
• Using your primary teaching experience to make learning accessible and build confidence.
• Adapting activities to help pupils re-engage with education.
• Establishing clear routines, expectations and boundaries.
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have previously struggled in mainstream settings.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Differentiating learning to accommodate varying attainment levels.
• Encouraging participation, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Working collaboratively with support staff and other professionals.
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching strategies to improve engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH experience

Differentiation

Relationship building

Communication

Patience & resilience

Primary teaching experience

Education

QTS

Job description

Cover People is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher to work with secondary-aged pupils in an Alternative Provision setting in Tameside. The role offers £140-£190 per day depending on experience, with potential longer-term opportunities.

You’ll deliver learning to pupils who may have disengaged from mainstream education in a flexible environment. Applicants should hold QTS with a primary background, strong classroom and behaviour-management skills, and experience supporting SEMH or additional