Job Overview

Teacher - Alternative Provision

The Understudy, Sportfit Alternative Provision

Full-time, term-time only * £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Are you a teacher who believes every young person deserves a personalised, tailored and trauma-informed chance at education?

Do you want to make a real, visible difference to learners who haven't always had things easy - and help them rediscover what they're capable of?

We're looking for a teacher to join the team at The Understudy, one of Sportfit's alternative provision settings. You'll deliver an engaging, flexible curriculum to young people who, for a variety of reasons, haven't been able to thrive in mainstream school - including the delivery of Functional Skills in English and Maths as part of a broader teaching role.

About the Role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum, in small groups and one-to-one, tailored to where each young person is starting from.
• Deliver Functional Skills teaching as part of your wider timetable, supporting learners towards nationally recognised English and Maths qualifications.
• Work closely with a small, supportive staff team, including the AP Manager and pastoral colleagues, to put the right support around every learner.
• Be a consistent, calm and trusted presence for young people who need exactly that.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher (or equivalent experience) with a background in alternative provision, SEMH, SEND, or a similar specialist setting.
• The ability and confidence to deliver Functional Skills (English and Maths) as part of a broader teaching role.
• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or those who've disengaged from mainstream education.
• Someone calm, resilient and genuinely motivated by helping young people who've had a tough run at education so far.
• A team player who's comfortable working flexibly in a small, close-knit AP setting.

What We Offer

• A genuinely rewarding role where the impact of your teaching is visible and immediate.
• A supportive, close-knit staff team and manageable class sizes.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including safeguarding and SEMH-specific CPD.
• Term-time only working, with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum.

Sportfit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the attached application form and submit a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Mellor on [07356 218911 / ].

Sportfit ise committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a safeguarding self-disclosure as part of the recruitment process.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time following discussion between the post-holder and AP Manager, to reflect or anticipate changes to the role.