TEACHER: Alternative Provision | Qualified Or Unqualified

Tradewind Recruitment; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Barnoldswick is seeking a dedicated Teacher for a Temporary to Permanent role starting January 2026. This position focuses on supporting vulnerable young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. Both Qualified and Unqualified Teachers with relevant experience are welcome to apply. Competitive salary and a supportive environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with KS3/KS4 students with challenging behavior or complex SEND needs.
• Specialism in delivering a core curriculum area or vocational subject.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young people in a therapeutic educational environment.
• Create tailored educational pathways for engaged learning.

Skills

Proven experience teaching young people

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Restorative behaviour management

Flexibility in curriculum planning

Job description

Temporary to Permanent | Start Date: January 2026 (or Sooner) | Location: Barnoldswick Site, Lancashire | Salary: Negotiable (Commensurate with experience/QTS)

The Role: Transformative Teaching in Alternative Provision

Are you a resilient and creative educator‑with or without Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who is driven by a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people?

Our independent Alternative Provision (AP) trust in Barnoldswick, Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our committed team. This is a Temporary to Permanent opportunity designed for an outstanding practitioner who can make an immediate impact on students who have become disengaged from mainstream education due to complex needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health).

If you are ready to use your expertise to build trust, inspire success, and offer tailored educational pathways, we want to hear from you. We offer a supportive, therapeutic environment focused on positive outcomes.

Key Benefits & Opportunity

• QTS Not Essential: We welcome applications from both Qualified Teachers (QTS) and Unqualified Teachers who possess significant, relevant experience (e.g., youth work, SEND support, mentoring, or subject expertise).
• Clear Progression: This is a genuine temp‑to‑perm route. Following a successful probationary period, you will be offered a permanent contract.
• Immediate Start: A strong preference for a January 2026 start, but we can accommodate an earlier start date for the right candidate.
• Meaningful Impact: Work with small class sizes and dedicated support staff, enabling you to focus on individual student progress and welfare.
• Competitive Salary: Salary will be competitive and reflective of your experience and qualifications (Teacher Pay Scale or a competitive rate for Unqualified Teachers).

What You Will Bring

• Teaching/Experience: Proven experience teaching or supporting young people (KS3/KS4) with challenging behaviour and/or complex SEND needs.
• Subject Expertise: Ability to deliver engaging lessons across a core curriculum area or a practical/vocational subject (please specify your specialism).
• Behaviour Management: A therapeutic, restorative, and non‑confrontational approach to behaviour management.
• Adaptability: The flexibility and creativity to plan and deliver a tailored, bespoke curriculum that re‑engages learners.

How to Apply

This is an urgent appointment with the potential for a swift transition to a permanent role.

To express your interest, please click apply or send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in Alternative Provision to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Start Date: January 2026 or sooner