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Cross Curricular Teacher

The Lodestar Academy · Torquay · Torbay

Job description

Transform Life Chances. Change Futures. Teach Differently.

As a Cross-Curricular Teacher, you will deliver an ambitious and adaptive curriculum that meets the academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of our students. You will create learning experiences that build confidence, resilience, independence and personal success while preparing students for further education, employment and training.

You will:

  • Teach across a range of curriculum areas within a small-school environment.
  • Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that remove barriers to learning.
  • Act as a form tutor and champion for a group of young people.
  • Develop strong, trusting relationships with students and families.
  • Support attendance, wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour.

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Are a qualified teacher with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
  • Have experience working in Alternative Provision, SEND, SEMH or mainstream education.
  • Are interested in moving into Alternative Provision and believe you have the values and mindset to succeed.
  • Understand that behaviour is often a form of communication.
  • Can balance unwavering care with consistently high expectations.
  • Are reflective, resilient and solution-focused.
  • Value teamwork and enjoy working within a close-knit, highly supportive staff team.
  • Believe every young person deserves a fresh start and a champion in their corner.

Most importantly, you will share our belief that no child should be defined by their circumstances.

A Message From Us

This role is not for someone looking for the easiest route through teaching. It is for someone looking for the most rewarding.For someone who believes that education can rebuild confidence, restore aspirations and change the direction of a young person's life.If you are passionate about helping vulnerable young people achieve outcomes they may never have believed possible, and want to be part of a team united by purpose, compassion and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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About this school

The Lodestar Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
40
Avg teacher salary
£51,051
Pupil:teacher ratio
4.8:1
Academy trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JE

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Salary
£33,280 - £52,000
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
11 September 2026
Closing date
4 October 2026

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