Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified) | Alternative Provision | Burnley

Location: Burnley, Lancashire (BB10/BB11 area) Salary: TBC (Unqualified Scale to UPS) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

The Role: Impact Beyond the Standard Classroom

Are you a resilient, high-energy educator looking for a teaching job in Burnley that actually makes a difference? Our leading Alternative Provision (AP) is looking for a Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified) to join our secondary-aged team.

Forget the "exam factory" pressure. Here, we focus on the whole child. You will be teaching small groups of students (maximum 8 per class) who have found mainstream education a challenge. Whether you have QTS or are an Unqualified Teacher with trade experience, sports coaching background, or youth work expertise, we want your passion.

Key Responsibilities

Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver core or vocational subjects to students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

Relationship Building: Use a trauma-informed approach to re-engage Burnley learners who have been excluded from mainstream settings.

Alternative Provision (AP) Success: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve attendance, behavior, and life skills.

Progress Tracking: Monitor and celebrate small wins that lead to big breakthroughs for our pupils.

What We Are Looking For

We are hiring based on attitude and character as much as qualifications.

Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS): Experienced practitioners looking for a smaller, more impactful environment.

Unqualified Teachers: Individuals with a strong subject knowledge (e.g., Construction, Sport, Art, Maths) and the ability to manage a classroom.

Resilience: A "thick skin" and a big heart are essential for working in an AP setting.

Burnley Community Pride: A desire to help local young people overcome barriers and succeed in Lancashire.

Why Join Our Burnley AP Team?

Competitive Pay: We match or exceed the national pay scales for both qualified and unqualified staff.

Growth: We offer a fully funded Teacher Training pathway for high-performing unqualified staff.

Work-Life Balance: No more endless weekend marking. We prioritise staff well-being and offer localised PPA time.

The "Burnley" Advantage: Join a supportive, tight-knit staff team in a brand-new, modern facility.

How to Apply

If you are searching for Teacher jobs in Burnley and are ready for a role that offers more than just a paycheck, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now: Send your CV and a brief summary of your "why" to (url removed). Closing Date: Open-ended