Community Teacher
Buckinghamshire, South East
Permanent | Full Time
£30,000 - £40,000 (based on experience) + excellent benefits
The PWR team at Teaching Personnel is thrilled to be working with an alternative education provider in Buckinghamshire to find a dedicated Community Teacher.
This rewarding role is perfect for someone who thrives on supporting students who face unique challenges in their educational journeys. You’ll work with a small caseload of up to five students, delivering tailored academic support and pastoral care in community settings, such as homes, local facilities, or other agreed spaces. Your efforts will help students overcome barriers to learning and prepare them for successful reintegration into formal education.
What’s on Offer:
- Professional Growth: Access to professional qualifications, in-house training, and paid certifications.
- Health & Wellbeing: Medicash cover for optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments (up to £900 annually).
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Financial Security: Death in Service insurance (4x salary).
- Recognition & Rewards: Monthly, quarterly, and annual awards, plus a £500 referral bonus.
- Exclusive Benefits: MiRewards platform offering discounts on shopping, fuel cards, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Cycle to Work scheme and a paid day off for your birthday.
- Supportive Culture: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a proactive and adaptable teacher who is passionate about helping vulnerable students succeed.
Qualifications:
- Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or willingness to work towards one.
- A degree or equivalent, with Maths and English qualifications to at least Level 2.
- Specialist teaching qualifications in a chosen subject (desirable).
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing exceptional pastoral care.
- Proven ability to manage behavior effectively and inspire students with diverse needs.
- Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and equality in alternative education settings.
- Experience teaching secondary-age students, with a creative and adaptable approach to teaching.
- Familiarity with virtual learning environments (desirable).
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills to engage with students, parents/carers, and stakeholders.
- A positive role model who sets high expectations for behavior and learning outcomes.
- Collaborative, empathetic, and solutions-focused, with a commitment to empowering students to achieve their potential.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and believe every child deserves a second chance, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and a member of the PWR team will reach out to discuss further details.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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