Internal AP Teacher / Unqualified Teacher Job Description

(Alternative Provision – KS4 GCSE Foundation Pathway)

Job Title

Internal Alternative Provision (AP) Teacher / Unqualified Teacher

Responsible To

Deputy Head / SENCO / 

Salary

Purpose of the Role

To support and deliver high-quality teaching and learning for Key Stage 4 students accessing the school’s Internal Alternative Provision. The successful candidate will work with students who may present with social, emotional, behavioural or attendance barriers to learning, delivering a supportive and engaging curriculum focused on GCSE Foundation Maths, English Language, PSHE and PE.

The role requires a nurturing, resilient and flexible practitioner who can build positive relationships with students and help re-engage them with education, improve attendance and support successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities across:
• GCSE Foundation Maths
• GCSE English Language
• PSHE
• PE
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of students with varying academic abilities and additional needs.
• Provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement and positive behaviour.
• Use assessment information to monitor progress and plan appropriate interventions.
• Support students in developing literacy, numeracy, communication and personal development skills.
• Encourage resilience, confidence and independence in learning.

Student Support and Behaviour

• Build positive and professional relationships with students, acting as a consistent and trusted adult.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour for learning.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school policies.
• Promote high expectations of attendance, punctuality and conduct.
• Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies where appropriate.

Curriculum and Assessment

• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development within the Internal AP provision.
• Assess, record and report on student progress regularly.
• Prepare students for GCSE Foundation examinations and functional outcomes where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement and behaviour.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students in accordance with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Support the personal, social and emotional wellbeing of students.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff across the school.
• Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school.
• Undertake break/lunch supervision duties where required.