Teacher - Alternative Provision
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Location: Telford
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Salary: £32,000
Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking to make a genuine impact in a therapeutic SEMH environment?
Simply Education are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision school in Telford to recruit a dedicated Teacher for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a rewarding role for both Primary Teachers and Secondary subject specialists (English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE, Art, Design Technology, ICT, and more) who are looking to transition into a supportive, relationship-led setting.
This provision is built around a strong therapeutic ethos, combining structured academic learning with emotional and behavioural support to help pupils re-engage with education in a meaningful way.
About the Role
As a Teacher, you will work within a multidisciplinary team alongside therapists, pastoral staff, and Teaching Assistants to deliver a holistic and nurturing educational experience.
You will benefit from small class sizes (typically 4 pupils) with dedicated TA support, allowing you to provide highly personalised learning tailored to each student's needs.
The school follows a mainstream curriculum, offering pathways up to GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, allowing students to achieve recognised outcomes, making it an ideal opportunity for teachers from mainstream settings to transition into alternative provision.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons within your subject specialism or across the primary curriculum
Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
Build strong, trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and engagement
Apply therapeutic approaches such as restorative practice and trauma-informed care
Support both small group and 1:1 interventions
Promote resilience, positive behaviour, and coping strategies
Manage and de-escalate behaviours using calm and reflective approaches
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a Teacher who:
Holds QTS/QTLS or an equivalent teaching qualification
Has experience in primary education or a subject specialism
Has an interest in, or willingness to learn, therapy-led and SEMH approaches
Can confidently adapt a mainstream curriculum for diverse learners
Builds positive, professional relationships with pupils who may have xsngvjr experienced adversity
Remains calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice
What We Offer
Small class sizes with TA support, enabling high-quality, focused teaching
A supportive, therapeutic school environment
Ongoing CPD in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support
A collaborative team of education and therapeutic professionals
A temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career progression
The opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people's lives
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a real difference, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact Helen Davies at the Cheshire office on
If you are exploring other opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.