Advisory Teacher
2 weeks ago
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Advisory Teacher who has knowledge and experience with advising on Learning Behaviours and Autism and Social Communication.
You will work as part of the APST, who support mainstream secondary schools with some of their children who are at risk of permanent exclusion.
FTE Salary: Soulbury EIP 4-6 £45,659 to £48,349 per annum
Actual Salary: Pro rata £27,395 to £29,009 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment until 31 August 2026
Working Pattern: 22.2 hours per week, part time (3 days per week)
Location: Crawley
Please note:
- You will need to travel countywide in this role to visit schools, including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.
- There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.
- Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please discuss and agree this with your manager before applying.
Closing date: 09 December 2025
Interview date: TBC
Are you a qualified teacher?
Do you have a passion for supporting children's and young people's development?
Are you looking for the next step in your career?
Join us as an Advisory Teacher in this exciting opportunity where you will be part of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (APST). The APST is a multi-agency team who offer a team-around the child style of support for children who are at risk of permanent exclusion. You will be working alongside Youth Justice, Family Support, Speech and Language, and Youth Emotional Support.
As an Advisory Teacher, you will collaborate with, influence, and challenge schools and settings to improve services and support a single learning journey for all pupils.
Working alongside practitioners, parents, and children/young people, you will develop the quality of the environment and interactions through assessments, planning, and teaching, to support learning and development, especially for those who may experience difficulties with learning and / or behaviour (including ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, mental health, and Downs Syndrome).
You will use your professional skills to lead inclusive practices, raise standards, and improve pupil progress and access to learning.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Effective implementation of LA and school policies through monitoring, guidance, and training.
- Providing specialist knowledge and advice to schools, settings, colleagues, and other agencies.
- Promoting the Inclusion Strategy and Equal Opportunities.
- Monitoring of information and reports to meet national and local priorities.
- Planning and delivering high quality continuous professional development programmes.
- Challenging existing practices and creating innovative solutions.
- Working closely with leaders, managers, governors, parents, children, young people, practitioners, colleagues, and other agencies/professionals as required.
For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
About You
We are looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and who is committed to inclusive practice in all areas of work. We are looking for someone with a good working knowledge and understanding of the role of LBAT and ASCT and experience of their ways of working. You will also need to be flexible and open to new and different ways of working, whilst using your foundational knowledge and experience.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, you will need emotional resilience and strong personal values, with integrity, openness and an awareness of others.
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)
Key Skills:
Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions and provide comprehensive professional advice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships to successfully influence, persuade and negotiate effective outcomes.
Ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions to improve learning outcomes for children and young people.
Excellent inclusive practice and teaching skills with a good knowledge of SEND and neurodiversity (with potential specialist knowledge in one area).
Sound and accurate IT skills to enhance teaching and learning.
Qualifications and/or experience:
- Educated to degree level with QTS.
- Experience of supporting pupils with difficulties with learning and behaviour.
- Experience of Leading on Inclusion e.g. SENCO or similar.
- Experience of working within LBAT or ASCT.
- Current driving licence.
Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.
About Us
The APST (Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce) is a multi-disciplinary team, embedded in mainstream schools. We have a presence in schools, which allows us to understand the cultures and settings, and our young people's place within these.
The APST aim to support children and young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion, and their families, whilst also supporting schools to build expertise and reduce exclusion.
As an Advisory Teacher in the APST, you will provide advice and support to 7 secondary schools in Crawley to improve outcomes for children and young people who experience difficulties with learning and / or behaviour and develop strong and trusting partnership-based relationships within the educational settings. You will have the opportunity to try new ways of working and develop your role to offer more in-depth and wrap around support to schools and young people.
Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.
For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.
Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:
Employer Pension Contribution: 18.70% (this alters per annum on the 1 April each year).
Annual leave: 31 days holiday + Bank Holidays = 39 days
How to Apply
The reference number for this role is CAFHE06075.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Connie Dunnill (APST Manager) at
To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.
In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to QTS check, an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.
Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application helppage.
LOCATION
Crawley area
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed Term
JOB TYPE
Education & Skills
CLOSING DATE
09 December 2025
