Job Description
PRIMARY TEACHER (SEMH / ALTERNATIVE PROVISION)
We are recruiting for a qualified Primary Teacher to work within an Independent Alternative Provision based in Southampton, supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and additional learning difficulties. This is a full-time position with an immediate start.
The provision forms part of a wider education and supported accommodation organisation, established in 2022, with a strong focus on preparing young people for adulthood through bespoke education and holistic support.
The setting supports students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as well as post-16 learners, offering highly personalised education programmes for pupils who are working at a lower academic level. The environment is nurturing, structured, and relationship-focused, designed to re-engage learners who may have struggled in mainstream education.
Pupils are taught in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, with strong support from experienced support staff. The curriculum is adapted to meet each learners social, emotional, and academic needs, with an emphasis on consistency, emotional regulation, and life skills alongside core subjects.
The successful teacher will be responsible for delivering a primary-style curriculum to secondary-aged pupils, particularly across English, Maths, and topic-based learning. A calm, flexible, and trauma-aware approach is essential, alongside a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.
This role would suit an experienced SEN/AP teacher or a Primary Teacher looking to transition into an SEMH or alternative provision setting.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
- Location: Southampton
- Position: Primary Teacher (SEMH / Alternative Provision)
- Type of work: Independent Alternative Provision
- Contract start date: Immediate
- Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
- Contract type: Long-term (potential for permanent placement)
- Full time/part time: Full-Time
- Working hours: 08.00am-16.00pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- QTS / PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching in UK Primary Schools (KS1 or KS2)
- Experience within SEN, SEMH, or Alternative Provision (desirable)
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
- Provide two professional child-related references
OTHER:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to register with the agency to take up the post.
