POP Teacher – POP actual

POP Wakefield

Location

Wakefield WF2 7AN

Closing Date

7 August 2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Location: Wakefield WF2 7AN

Do you believe in the transformative power of education?

Join our mission to inspire and empower young people, making a lasting impact on their lives.

At Pivot we believe learners deserve better. We are a specialist independent provision with sites in Kirklees, Wakefield, Bradford and Leeds. In our academies we teach and support learners from Key Stages 1 – 5 who require a specialist placement. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to the lives of complex and challenging learners.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Outreach Teacher to join our Pivot Outreach Programme (POP) provision in Wakefield.

POP is a growing provision designed to support learners with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs who may have become disengaged from education or experienced extended periods out of school. Through a combination of academic, pastoral and community-based learning experiences, we help learners rebuild confidence, overcome barriers to learning and make positive steps towards re‑engaging with education.

As an Outreach Teacher, you will work be working closely with learners across Key Stages 3 & 4. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs, while supporting learners to overcome the barriers that may be affecting their attendance, engagement and progress.

You will build positive professional relationships and plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet individual learning needs. Working closely with learners, families, support staff and external professionals, you will create tailored learning pathways that support both academic achievement and personal development. You will use creative and flexible teaching approaches to engage learners, helping them develop the confidence, skills and motivation needed to achieve positive educational outcomes.

Experience of teaching learners with SEMH needs and ASC is essential. As the role involves regular travel across the Wakefield area, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive environment
  :
  We cater for learners with diverse learning needs, providing a positive, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where you can thrive as a teacher, purposefully delivering exciting lessons that meet specialist needs.
• Small Class Sizes
  :
  Enjoy the benefits of teaching 1:1 sessions and smaller groups, allowing for personalised attention and meaningful connections. This means more time to plan, deliver and assess, making the difference in the classroom, where it really matters.
• Holistic Approach
  :
  We focus on developing not only academic skills but also life and personal skills, fostering well‑rounded individuals, transforming the futures of our learners.
• Collaborative Team
  :
  Join a small, passionate team of educators committed to making a difference in learners’ lives. Receive full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and colleagues, with a focus on your professional development and career progression.
• Ethical Commitment: Join a community that values empathy, kindness, and integrity.

What we are looking for:

• Passion
  : A love for teaching and a desire to ignite curiosity in our learners.
• Adaptability
  :
  Flexibility to tailor teaching methods to individual learners’ needs.
• Empathy
  :
  Understanding and supporting learners using trauma informed practice.
• Creativity
  :
  Innovative approaches to make subjects engaging and relatable.
• Commitment
  :
  Helping learners to achieve their potential, with high expectations of themselves and others.

Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change the lives of our learners and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience.

We offer:

• A supportive and forward‑thinking school culture
• Ongoing professional development and support for relevant qualifications
• Focus on wellbeing for all & access to employee assistance programmes
• Flexible working arrangements and early finish Fridays
• Further additional benefits, including blue light card entitlement, eye-test reimbursement, financial wellbeing service, work mobile phone and death in service benefit

We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.

During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.