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Role: Assistant Headteacher

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About ALP Schools and Pierview Academy

ALP Schools is a growing network of small independent schools specialising in supporting young people with special educational needs. Pierview Academy is Ofsted-registered for 30 learners, offering small class sizes ranging from one-to-one teaching up to groups of six.

Our vision is to empower success through holistic and individualised learning. We work with learners from primary to post-16, ensuring that each student receives tailored support and a wide range of learning opportunities.

We are committed to the well-being of our learners and staff. All employees benefit from:

• BUPA Cash Plan scheme

• Annual well-being initiatives

• Termly staff perks

• Annual appraisals and performance reviews

• Access to a wide range of CPD and career progression opportunities

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will have expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• Primary Curriculum (design and teaching)

• Secondary Curriculum (design and teaching)

• SEND, including SENDCo responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher

• Mentor staff and hold them accountable

• Contribute to the school development plan and/or lead whole school curriculum initiatives

• Be ambitious for the learning outcomes of all learners across the school

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, close-knit school community

• Lead innovation in SEND education

• Shape the development of a growing school and network

• Access excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

• Enjoy a workplace that values staff well-being and recognition

Next Steps

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. To arrange a tour, please contact keren.ojo@alpschools.org.

Pierview Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Role: Tutor

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Salary: £24,300 – 27,600 per annum
Location: Pierview Academy, Gravesend
Responsible to: Senior Management Team

About the Role

Pierview Academy is a small independent school supporting young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We are seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver engaging lessons to small groups of learners within our Foundation Learning curriculum, covering English, Maths, ICT, vocational learning, and personal and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons that motivate and support learners’ progress.

• Track and record learner achievement and behaviour.

• Build positive relationships with learners, parents, and colleagues.

• Guide Learning Support Assistants and promote a positive learning environment.

• Uphold the school’s ethos of Attendance, Routine, Respect, Relationships, Trust, and Teaching (ARRRT).

• Ensure individual needs, risk assessments, and support plans are followed.

About You

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEND or behavioural needs.

• Confident in behaviour management and inclusive teaching.

• Compassionate, patient, and committed to learner success.

• Willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., Team Teach).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£24,300 – 27,600).

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Contribution to a meaningful and rewarding role shaping young people’s futures.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and a positive team culture.

Additional Information

• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

• Occasional work outside standard hours may be required for training or school events.

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

 

If you’re passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: SEN Teacher

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Post Title: SEN Teacher
Salary: T5–T9 (£31,500 – £40,200)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only (+2)
Location: ALP Pierview Academy, Gravesend
Responsible to: Senior Management Team

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About the Role

ALP Pierview Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of learners who, for various reasons, do not access mainstream education and have single or multiple special educational needs (SEN).

You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons to learners one-to-one and in small groups, support other teachers, and contribute to tracking learner progress. The role may involve teaching across the school’s age range of 11–25 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make a real difference to learners’ educational experiences while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a personalised curriculum for SEN learners who have struggled in mainstream settings.

• Work alongside the Senior Management Team to create schemes of work and resources suitable for SEN learners.

• Support and line-manage teachers and staff working with SEN learners.

• Lead small group work and coordinate Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants effectively.

• Deliver subject-specialist lessons while also teaching a variety of subjects using SEN-specific strategies.

• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to colleagues, learners, and management.

• Promote positive values, attitudes, and behaviour in pupils, supporting inclusion and engagement.

• Contribute to the school’s ‘Communication Commitment’ initiative and wider educational development.

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Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

• Experience working with SEN learners, including social, emotional, and mental health difficulties

• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the SEND Code of Practice

• Ability to plan and teach effectively using a variety of strategies

• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children

• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills

• Empathetic, flexible, and committed to raising student achievement

Desirable

• Experience leading or coordinating a team

• Additional qualifications in SEN, speech, language, communication, or behaviour management

• Experience teaching the national or functional skills curriculum

• Knowledge of ICT to enhance learning and lesson delivery

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Why Work With Us?

• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment

• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and develop other staff members

• Access to professional development and training programs

• Chance to make a real impact on learners who need it most

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Role: LSA

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Do you have a passion for supporting learners with special educational needs?

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join ALP Schools at our Pierview Academy campus.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Working both one-to-one and in small groups, you will help students engage positively in their learning and development.

You may work with secondary or Post-16 learners, helping them to build good attendance, positive relationships, and a supportive routine, while fostering trust and respect within the school environment. You will also contribute to teaching and learning throughout the school.

Benefits

• Company pension

• Sick pay

• Access to BUPA Cash Plan Scheme

• Annual well-being initiatives

• Termly perks

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent, term-time only role (39 or 40 weeks per year). An enhanced DBS check is required.

Essential Criteria

• Strong understanding of special educational needs and disabilities

• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviour, complex needs, or disabilities

• Ability to plan and deliver support using a range of strategies

Desirable Criteria

• Education to A-Level or equivalent and above

• Full UK driving licence

About the Company

Pierview Academy is an Ofsted-registered school for up to 30 learners, offering small class sizes from one-to-one support to groups of up to six. Our vision is to empower success through holistic, individualised learning.

ALP Schools support learners with Education, Health and Care Plans, including those on the autistic spectrum or with other special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We provide structured, flexible, and needs-led approaches for young people across primary, secondary, and Post-16 phases, helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Job Types

• Full-time

• Permanent

Experience (Preferred)

• 1 year in special education

• 1 year in a classroom environment

Work Authorisation

• Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.