Alternative provision teacher

Alternative Provision Teacher

£150-£220 per day (Depending on experience) | Excellent opportunity to work full-time in an alternative provision

Do you want to teach in a setting that genuinely transforms young lives?

Are you passionate about creating a classroom where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported to take the next step forward?

Aspira Education is recruiting an Alternative Provision Teacher to work with a small class of pupils with SEMH needs, within the Chesterfield area.

This is a full-time, long-term role, working Monday to Friday. You’ll be teaching no more than 10 pupils, supported by a strong team who understand the challenges and rewards of SEMH teaching.

Whether you’ve worked in alternative provisions before or come from a mainstream background with strong behaviour experience, this is an opportunity to work in a setting where your resilience, consistency, and calm leadership will make a meaningful impact every single day.

About the Role

• Teach and support a Primary class of up to 10 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Deliver structured, engaging lessons that balance academic progress with emotional regulation and personal development.
• Maintain a calm, predictable environment with clear routines, boundaries, and high expectations.
• Work collaboratively with behaviour mentors, support staff, SENCOs, and senior leaders to meet each pupil’s individual needs.
• Build positive relationships grounded in patience, respect, and restorative practice.
• This position is ideal for someone who is resilient, consistent, and able to see the reward behind the challenge.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH or in alternative provision settings.
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure.
• Confidence delivering KS3 curriculum content and adapting it to a wide range of abilities.
• A genuine belief in inclusion, second chances, and helping pupils re-engage in education.

We welcome experienced SEMH teachers as well as teachers from mainstream settings with the right skillset and resilience.

All Applicants Must Have

• The right to work in the UK.
• A clear, Enhanced Child Workforce DBS.
• QTS recognised by the DfE
• Two recent references.
• A willingness to complete free online safeguarding training if required.

What You’ll Get

• £150–£220 per day, depending on experience.
• Free CPD-accredited SEMH/Safeguarding training through the Aspira Training Academy.
• Ongoing support from an experienced SEN-focused recruiter.
• A secure, long-term role in a setting where your work will genuinely change outcomes for pupils who need it most.

You bring the resilience. We’ll bring the support. Together, you’ll make a real impact.

Why Join Aspira?

Aspira Education is a REC-accredited SEND agency led by a national, leading recruiter. We’re values-driven and impact-focused - working with schools that care about long-term change, not just temporary fixes.

Safeguarding Commitment

Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Apply Now

To apply or ask any questions, email info@aspiraeducation.co.uk with your CV. We’ll respond within 24 hours.