ALP Schools are a growing chain of small independent schools catering to young people with special educational needs. ALP Sittingbourne is Ofsted-registered for 40 learners, with small class sizes ranging from one-to-one tuition to classes of up to six learners. The school's vision is to empower success through holistic and individualised learning. We work with learners aged 7–19 years, ensuring that each individual's needs are met and that they are provided with a wide range of learning opportunities.
We care for the well-being of our learners and our staff team. All employees are provided with a BUPA Cash Plan scheme, annual well-being initiatives, termly perks, annual appraisals, and support for CPD to encourage career progression.
We are excited to announce that a Teacher positions are currently available to join our team at ALP Sittingbourne. The successful candidate will participate in teaching and learning across primary, secondary and/or post-16 settings, working with small groups of learners with special educational needs and challenging behaviour. Post holders will specialise in a subject area whilst also teaching across the broader curriculum, planning, delivering and assessing a range of subjects to ensure every learner reaches their full potential. They will also provide performance management support to LSAs and Higher Level Tutors within the team. Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed to apply.
Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested candidates are requested to apply online and download the application form from our website: www.alpschools.org. Completed applications should be emailed as instructed on the website.
We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and quality references.
Salary:
£24,300 - £27,600: Unqualified Teacher
£30,000 - £35,700: Qualified Teacher
Education:
● To hold or be actively working towards Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (Essential)
● To have achieved a qualification in English / literacy and mathematics / numeracy equivalent to at least a level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. (Essential)
● Qualifications related to special educational needs and disabilities or challenging behaviour (Desirable)
● Educated to degree level (Desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,300.00-£35,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sittingbourne, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
