Alternative Provision Teacher


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£140 to £190 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TAMESIDE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Tameside

Start Date: ASAP

Role: Supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities

Pay: £140-£190 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are looking for a Primary-trained Teacher to work with secondary-aged pupils in an Alternative Provision setting in Tameside.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who can adapt their teaching approach to meet the needs of young people who may have struggled to engage with mainstream education. We are particularly interested in teachers who can combine engaging lessons with effective behaviour management, clear boundaries and a nurturing approach.

Experience working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs would be particularly beneficial.

You will deliver learning to secondary-aged pupils who benefit from a more flexible and individualised approach to education.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging lessons suited to pupils' individual abilities and learning needs.

Using your primary teaching experience to make learning accessible and build confidence.

Adapting activities to help pupils re-engage with education.

Establishing clear routines, expectations and boundaries.

Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.

Building positive relationships with pupils who may have previously struggled in mainstream settings.

Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

Differentiating learning to accommodate varying attainment levels.

Encouraging participation, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.

Working collaboratively with support staff and other professionals.

Monitoring progress and adapting teaching strategies to improve engagement and outcomes.

We are looking for a qualified Primary Teacher who is confident working with secondary-aged pupils and is willing to adapt their teaching to suit an alternative provision environment.

You should have:

QTS and a background in primary teaching.

Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs.

The ability to build trust while maintaining consistent boundaries.

A calm, patient and resilient approach.

Confidence differentiating lessons for pupils with varied abilities.

The flexibility to adapt teaching strategies when pupils struggle to engage.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, specialist SEND settings or working with pupils at risk of disengaging from education would be advantageous.

Opportunities to work within an alternative provision setting in Tameside.

A chance to use your primary teaching skills in a different educational environment.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's engagement and progress.

Potential for longer-term placements.

£140-£190 per day, depending on experience.

Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.

If you're a Primary Teacher looking for a new challenge and have the skills to engage and motivate secondary-aged pupils who need a different approach to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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