Alternative Provision Teacher | Instructor Classroom & Outdoors

Company: Tradewind Recruitment
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Location: Winewall
Job Description:

Overview

Location: Barnoldswick (Barlick) and surrounding Pendle area, Lancashire (BB18).

Salary: Up to £31,850 per annum.

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent.

Start Date: September 2026.

Qualifications: Qualified (QTS/QTLS) or Unqualified (Full training provided).

Setting: Alternative Provision (AP).

Our teacher or instructor will blend structured classroom teaching with active outdoor education, working with small groups of secondary‑aged pupils who require a personalized, nurturing approach to education.

Responsibilities

  • Dual Environment Delivery: Lead structured learning sessions inside the classroom and seamlessly transition into outdoor education, bushcraft, sports, or team‑building exercises around the Pendle area.
  • Holistic Mentoring: Act as a strong, positive role model, helping vulnerable young people build resilience, accountability, and essential life skills.
  • Behaviour Management: Utilise a calm demeanour to de‑escalate challenging situations and provide a stable environment for pupils with diverse social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
  • Curriculum Adaptation: Plan and deliver practical, engaging lessons tailored to the individual learning levels of your students.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS) or Unqualified Instructors with substantial trades, sports coaching, or instructional experience.
  • A military or armed forces background is highly valued, providing structure, leadership, and calm‑under‑pressure mindset.
  • Outdoor enthusiast, capable of leading groups outside in all seasons.
  • Resilience & composure, maintaining clear boundaries while building empathetic rapport with disengaged youth.
  • Commute from Barnoldswick (BB18), Earby (BB18), Colne (BB8), or Nelson (BB9) or nearby areas.

Benefits

  • Excellent pay structure: up to £31,850 per annum.
  • Temp‑to‑Perm pathway: direct, stable route into a permanent career within specialised education.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026