Teacher (High Wycombe)

People Sharks Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization is seeking a passionate teacher to engage secondary students who are unable to attend traditional school. You will provide personalized education in various settings, foster strong relationships, and focus heavily on students' well-being and emotional support. Essential qualifications include teaching experience and a teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS). Benefits include a well-being-first culture, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounted gym

Wellbeing app

Counselling support

Generous annual leave

Paid professional development

Medicash cashback scheme

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

Weekly support drop-ins

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Secondary teaching experience is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) required.
• Degree with Level 2 Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor secondary-age students unable to attend school.
• Deliver creative lessons aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Provide emotional guidance and strong pastoral care.

Skills

Teaching experience

Behavior management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SEN knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification QTS/QTLS

Job description

Location

HP12 4JG, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East, UK (Hybrid)

Overview

Community Based with Travel.

People Sharks Recruitment is proud to be supporting Progress Schools High Wycombe in hiring a passionate community teacher with strong secondary school experience, excellent behavior management skills, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable young people within an alternative education setting.

This unique role offers the opportunity to work closely with a small caseload of up to 5 secondary‑age students, delivering personalized learning in the community, at home, or in safe local spaces. Your mission is to re‑engage learners, deliver tailored education, and support their transition back into formal schooling.

Progress Schools invests heavily in staff well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance, creating an environment where you thrive and your students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring secondary‑age pupils who are disengaged or unable to attend school.
• Delivering high‑quality, creative lessons in line with curriculum objectives.
• Providing strong pastoral care, behavior support, and emotional guidance.
• Using SEN and EHCP knowledge to tailor learning for children with complex needs.
• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans, and personalized support strategies.
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers, local agencies, and community partners.
• Recording progress, completing assessments, and preparing teaching reports.
• Supporting attendance, safeguarding, well‑being, and inclusion for all students.
• Ensuring behavior management aligns with school policies and high expectations.
• Promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, and British values across your work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary teaching experience (essential).
• Teaching qualification QTS / QTLS or willingness to work towards it.
• Degree (or equivalent) with Level 2 Maths & English.
• Strong experience with SEN, EHCPs, behavior management, and pastoral support.
• Creative, adaptable teacher who inspires and motivates students.
• Confident in working independently in community settings.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, inclusion, and equality.
• Knowledge of Alternative Provision and Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) is desirable.
• Full driving license and access to your own vehicle (mileage paid).

Benefits

• Well‑being‑first culture: discounted gym, wellbeing app, and counselling support.
• Reduced admin so you can focus on teaching, not paperwork.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working where possible.
• Professional development: paid qualifications, internal courses (£3.5k average investment per colleague).
• Medicash cashback scheme (optical, dental, medical, and holistic treatments).
• Recognition awards (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• £500 referral bonus.
• MiRewards staff discount platform.
• Weekly drop‑ins with senior leaders for support and development.
• Group‑wide training, annual conference, and strong career progression opportunities.