Job Description

• Apex Education

• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0BW
• Salary: Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (SP2-6) £25,193 - £35,259 per annum
• Hours: Full time*
• Contract Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 0669

*Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.15am - 2.45pm (5 hours per day plus additional 7.5 hours to be factored in during the week also).

Apex Education is looking for an Alternative Provision Teacher

Main duties:

• to interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills

• implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the Lead Teacher, adjusting activities according to students’ responses, as appropriate

• establish positive relationships with students supported

• provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the Lead Teacher

• transport students where required

• support with the completion of student progress reports

• deliver activities that aid literacy and numeracy skills

• support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students’ competence and independence in its use

• to deliver high quality structure lessons or support within them

• to deliver Mathematics, English and sporting activities and ensure the needs of each of the students is being met

• to plan lessons based on the national curriculum and adapt them according to the students’ needs

• within reason, attend to students’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, care and health matters

• promote positive student behaviour in line with Apex Education’s policies and help keep students on task

• participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teachers, helping to write reports and records as required

• assist with the development and implementation of students’ individual plans, e.g. EHCP

• monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems that cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teachers.

• support the implementation of care programmes

• support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities

• liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate

• lead on the display and presentation of students’ work

• support pupils with intimate care as required

• support with preparing and providing students with breakfast and lunch.

• supervise students for limited and specified periods during break times when the post-holder should facilitate games and activities

• lead and assist with escorting students on educational visits.

General duties:

• establish constructive relationships and be supportive of, and sensitive to, the needs of colleagues, pupils, and the wider provision community

• encourage interaction and teamwork within the provision, attend relevant provision meetings as required, share ideas and new initiatives

• respect confidentiality and maintain professionalism at all times

• actively participate in relevant training opportunities linked to the role

• participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager

• contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of Apex Education

• comply with all of Apex Education’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and those relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting concerns to the company Directors.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post-holder may be required by the company directors to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and pay grade.

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to a change or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of Apex Education in relation to the post-holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

About us

Apex Education is a sports based Alternative Provision which was formed in September 2024. We provide education to students who are either currently not at a maintained school or ones that require more tailored support but are still on a school's roll. We provide daily English and Mathematics lessons, alongside PSHE lessons and targeted interventions. Alongside we provide PE/lessons or sports activities that are taught by Apex Education staff or professional coaches. Our aim is to use the skills learnt in sport and transfer them to other aspects of students' school experience to improve their outcomes.

We will offer you:

• a supportive working environment

• regular targeted training

• the opportunity for career progression.

To find out more

For an informal discussion only, please call Scott Peat on 07918 264805 or email i nfo@apex-education.co.uk for more information.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form.

Completed application to be emailed to info@apex-education.co.uk

Closing date: 5 pm, 6 April 2026. Interview date: Interviews will commence as and when applications are submitted.
Apex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application and references.