TEACH POOLE – MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Ad Astra Infant School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

Poole SCITT

Teacher (Alternative Provision)

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where our youngest learners can feel safe, build trust, re‑engage with learning, and thrive.

Required from September 2026
Permanent - Full-Time
Salary: In line with the Teacher Main Scale (M1–M6) and Upper Pay Range (UP1–UP3)

As an Alternative Provision Teacher, you will lead learning for a small group of EYFS/KS1 pupils who require a highly personalised, consistent and trauma-informed approach. You will create an environment built on strong routines, warmth and emotional safety.

You will work closely with inclusion teams, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils and their families.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Delivering engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to pupils’ developmental, emotional and learning needs.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and predictable learning environment rooted in trust and emotional security.
• Using assessment and pupil-level data to track progress through small, meaningful steps.
• Adapting teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, emotional needs and barriers to learning.
• Implementing positive behaviour approaches focused on co-regulation, emotional coaching and repair.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support holistic pupil outcomes.
• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and maintaining the highest professional standards.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience of teaching in the primary phase and a strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Understands the impact of trauma, attachment and anxiety on learning and behaviour.
• Is passionate about supporting pupils who require a specialist, nurturing approach within an internal Alternative Provision setting.
• Can create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences that make learning exciting and motivating.
• Manages behaviour effectively using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
• Is patient, emotionally regulated and able to model calm, consistent behaviour.
• Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team and shares responsibility for planning and practice.
• Brings resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and professional behaviours outlined in the Trust’s Required Skills for a Class Teacher in Alternative Provision

Why Join TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust?

• Be part of an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape two new internal Alternative Provision bases.
• Work in fun, friendly and supportive schools with a strong family ethos.
• An excellent induction programme and clear pathways for career progression, from ECT through to leadership.
• Experience a Trust-wide commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and care for each individual.
• Enjoy beautiful school grounds, welcoming learning environments and excellent pension contributions.
• Access the Trust’s Employee Assistance Programme and long-service awards.
• The opportunity to take time off during term time.

You are warmly invited to tour our wonderful schools.  Please contact HR on 01202 380015 to arrange this, or if you require any further information.

Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children!

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password-protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com

 These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check.  Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at the interview.

 TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.