Secondary
Internal Alternative Provision Lead
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby!
Join Our Growing Team at Derby Cathedral School
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their academic development as well as ensuring that they develop the confidence, resilience, and character needed to succeed beyond the classroom? Do you thrive in a role that helps students to navigate challenges, equips them with skills and qualifications for life, and ultimately enables them to achieve success in their future pathways? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Internal Alternative Provision Lead at Derby Cathedral School.
About Us
Derby Cathedral School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), is the first Church of England Secondary School in the Diocese. Since opening in 2018, we have grown into a thriving learning community, now accommodating over 1,200 students from Years 7 to 13. Our FAITH values - Fellowship, Aspiration, Integrity, Tenacity, and Humility - are at the heart of everything we do.
Located in a state-of-the-art building in Derby city centre, we are committed to providing an outstanding education, nurturing students' personal growth, and preparing them for their futures.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring Internal Alternative Provision Lead to join Derby Cathedral School as it continues to grow in terms of numbers and success.
The successful candidate will have:
- Good quality Honours degree in a related subject
- PGCE or equivalent in secondary or primary education
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Ability to deliver elements of key curriculum areas
Key Qualities
We are looking for a committed and driven individual with the following qualities:
- Line manage and support relevant staff in relation to the curriculum, discipline, classroom practice and professional development
- The ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and pupils
- The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Confidence in leadership roles
- A commitment to continued professional development
- A desire and commitment to contribute to the wider school and its community
- A commitment protecting the welfare of young people
- An open mind to change and the unique circumstances found in a new and expanding school
- be comfortable working within a challenging but rewarding environment
- have excellent classroom and behaviour management, coupled with patience
- ability to deliver lessons in their core specialist subject up to GCSE level, using creative and exciting methods
- have basic understanding around the rest of the curriculum as a whole, to deliver lessons where required
- ability to promote and reinforce positivity and social development by providing students with access to a variety of resources and new methods of learning
- ability to provide and support colleagues with creating targets for development / implementation to show the progress that individual students make academically
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- A modern, purpose-built campus with excellent facilities.
- Free on-site parking and access to an on-site gym.
- Access to the Westfield Health Employee Assistance Programme.
- Annual flu vaccination.
The Location
Derby offers a fantastic quality of life, combining the benefits of a vibrant city with proximity to the stunning Peak District National Park. With excellent transport links, including quick access to the M1, it’s an ideal place to work and live.
Key Details
- Hours per week: Full-time
- Weeks per year: Full-time
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Age Range: KS3, KS4
- NOR: 1260
- Closing Date for Applications: 12.00 noon, Friday 24th April 2026
- Application Process: Please complete the DDAT application form and submit to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
Safeguarding Commitment
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby—apply today and become part of our success story