Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Alternative Curriculum Officer to join our team and support students in our KS3 and KS4 internal provision. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives by helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. As an Alternative Curriculum Officer, you will support, guide, and inspire students to re-engage with their learning, ensuring their educational progress and personal development are prioritised. We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for working with young people—someone who combines empathy with assertiveness and can build strong, positive relationships. You’ll bring a proactive and resilient approach, particularly in challenging situations, and a strong commitment to making a difference. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Your organisation and problem solving skills will enable you to work efficiently and effectively, using your own initiative. Why us? Our vision at Coop Academy Grange is that ‘ We make ‘Grange Great’ by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do. ’ This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community. All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours. All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Being Part Of The Co-operative Group, We Are Both Guided And Driven By The Co-op Values Which Are Embedded In Everything That We Do Within Our Academy - We Strive To Demonstrate The Following Ethical Values In Everything We Do - They Are Our ‘Ways Of Being’ Succeed together Do What Matters Most Be yourself, always Show You Care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success: Benefits Include Our employee benefits package includes: As well as 5% cash-back you’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month! Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more! Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders) Co-op Funeralcare benefit Season ticket and rental deposit loans And More! For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.