Teacher

Job Description:

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an alternative provision in Thrapston to recruit a dedicated teacher for their small but thriving setting. The school supports approximately 35 pupils, ensuring each child has the opportunity to flourish in a nurturing, encouraging, and supportive environment, particularly for those who will reintegrate back into mainstream education.

The school’s core team consists of the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, five teachers, and five support staff, with additional guidance provided by regional and national staff across the wider group.

About the School

• Supports approximately 35 pupils, providing a nurturing, encouraging, and supportive environment
• Focused on helping students reintegrate into mainstream education
• Core team: Head of School, Deputy Head of School, five teachers, five support staff
• Additional guidance from regional and national staff across the wider group

About the Group

• Made up of six business units
• Each unit aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire through high-quality, purposeful education and training
• Provides staff with access to strong professional networks, shared expertise, and ongoing support

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: Generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers, flexible working wherever possible
• Health & Wellbeing: Free wellbeing app, discounted gym memberships, counselling support, Medicash cashback covering eye tests, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900/year
• Professional Development: Paid qualifications, in-house training, approximately £3.5k invested per colleague last year
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing 4× your salary
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition & Rewards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual awards; £500 referral bonus for top talent
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards platform for discounts and rewards
• Leadership Access: Weekly drop-ins with the Managing Director and senior leaders
• Community & Connection: Annual Group conference and comprehensive benefits review

What We’re Looking For

• Engagement Skills: Inspire learners and bring creativity to the classroom and beyond
• Emotional Support: Make a positive impact on students’ lives
• Qualifications: Degree in a relevant teaching subject; QTS/QTLS (or willing to work towards); SEN specialist teaching qualification desirable
• Experience: Previous school experience; secondary school experience advantageous
• Subject Knowledge: Proficient in English, Maths, or Science (minimum grade 4/C)
• Understanding of Needs: Knowledge of alternative provision and supporting students with special needs
• Professional Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management
• Values: Committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and promoting British values

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.