training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
SEN Teacher (Alternative Provision)
Salary: M1 to M6 (Dependent on experience)
Location: Nottingham
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Category: Education / SEND
Are you a qualified teacher who believes every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and capable of success? Do you thrive in environments where building meaningful relationships matters just as much as delivering the curriculum?
If you are tired of rigid mainstream routines and want to make a tangible, lasting impact on vulnerable learners, we want to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting for a passionate, resilient, and creative SEN Teacher to join a dynamic Alternative Provision team in Nottingham. This role is based at a dedicated City Hub that supports young people who have often felt let down by mainstream education. These are learners who don't just need a teacher-they need an educator who can truly connect with them.
This provision prioritises engagement, wellbeing, and holistic progress. You will deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching across a broad curriculum, blending academic learning with vital personal and life skills.
What Teaching Looks Like Here
Small Class Sizes: Groups of just 3-6 learners, allowing you to build genuine bonds and tailor education effectively.
1:1 Support: Occasional focused sessions to help anxious or disengaged students transition into group learning.
Strong TA Support: Dedicated Teaching Assistants allocated to groups and directed by you to provide targeted intervention.
Manageable Workload: Creative, flexible planning and marking with a heavy emphasis on pupil voice, rather than endless paperwork.
Key Responsibilities
Set ambitious, personalised academic and wellbeing targets using baseline assessments.
Deliver engaging lessons, with a particular focus on KS3/KS4 Maths and Functional Skills (strengths in these areas are highly advantageous).
Utilise relational and restorative approaches to manage behaviour and re-engage learners.
Create a safe, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment.
Work collaboratively with specialist staff, families, and external agencies to support student reintegration and next-step pathways.
What We Are Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
A strong background or capability to teach Maths (KS3/KS4/Functional Skills), alongside a willingness to contribute to a wider, flexible curriculum.
Confidence using relational and restorative behaviour strategies rather than punitive measures.
A full UK driving license (essential due to the nature of the role).
A reflective, open-minded practitioner. Experience in special education or alternative provision is desirable, but the right mindset and passion matter most.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step away from the mainstream "exam factory" pressure and focus on what teaching is really about. You will join a supportive team that genuinely cares about your wellbeing, values your creative ideas, and offers an environment where you can make a fresh start possible for young people who need it most.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, please contact Paul Hirchfield at Randstad Education:
Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
Phone: 01293 527416
