Location: Hybrid Community Based with Travel People Sharks Recruitment is proud to be supporting Progress SchoolsHigh 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 balancecreating an environment where you thrive and your students thrive. What Youll Be Doing 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. What Were Looking For 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). Why Progress Schools? Wellbeing-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. CommunityTeacher SecondaryTeacher AlternativeProvision SENJobs EHCP BehaviourManagement PastoralCare EducationJobs HighWycombeJobs TeachingJobs PeopleSharksRecruitment ProgressSchools EducationSupport Safeguarding TeacherVacancy TotalJobs