Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Teacher with QTS to join a dynamic team in Poole, UK. The role involves planning personalized lessons for students aged 7 to 16, while implementing trauma-aware strategies to foster engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, confidence in adapting curriculum, and a passion for reconnecting young people with learning. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanency. The agency emphasizes safeguarding and provides necessary training.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance for DBS check

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong understanding of learners who face engagement barriers.
• Confident in adapting curriculum plans to individual profiles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Implement supportive, trauma-aware strategies to promote participation.
• Monitor academic and emotional progress, maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Strong understanding of learners with engagement barriers

Excellent communication

Calm and thoughtful demeanor

Ability to adapt curriculum plans

Independent travel

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Inspiring Teaching Opportunity in a Vibrant Alternative Learning Environment

We are searching for a talented Teacher with QTS to join a dynamic, innovative educational setting that puts curiosity, creativity and personal growth at the centre of every day. Supporting learners aged 7 to 16, you will be part of a forward-thinking team working to remove barriers to learning and help pupils rediscover confidence, routine and academic ambition.

The school offers a diverse blend of academic and vocational pathways across KS3 and KS4, creating opportunities for students to work toward qualifications such as GCSEs, BTECs and other accredited routes. The environment is energetic, resourceful and designed to reignite enthusiasm for learning—while also promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience and improved attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons across KS3 and KS4 (including GCSE, Functional Skills and vocational content)
• Implement supportive, trauma-aware strategies that reduce anxiety and promote participation
• Create engaging, achievable learning journeys that build confidence
• Monitor academic and emotional progress, maintaining accurate and meaningful records
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help pupils reflect and progress
• Work collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Maintain strong communication with families and contribute to reviews and planning meetings
• Support both academic and pastoral development as part of a holistic approach

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Strong understanding of learners who face engagement barriers, anxiety or disrupted education
• Confident in adapting curriculum plans to individual profiles
• Calm, thoughtful and resilient when supporting learners with varying needs
• Able to travel independently – driving licence required due to location
• Excellent communication, organisation and the ability to work independently when required

Your Professional Qualities

• Creative, solution-focused mindset
• Warm, patient and able to build trust quickly
• Reflective, adaptable and confident managing varied environments
• Professional boundaries, reliability and consistency
• Passion for helping young people reconnect with learning

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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