Alternative Provision Head of School

Academics; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Head of School to lead a dynamic SEMH provision for secondary pupils. You will oversee staff, drive operational management, and guide strategic development to expand the centre while ensuring high standards.

The role requires QTS and ideally NPQH, with a track record of managing SEMH programs and ensuring policy compliance across the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and current registration.
• Experience leading a SEMH/SEN provision.
• Proven ability to manage staff and resources.
• Experience with EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Role involves strategic development and expansion of the centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead a staff team and operationally manage the school.
• Drive strategic development and expansion of the centre.
• Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.
• Monitor progress towards the school's objectives.
• Maintain effective communication across the school staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Staff management

Policy adherence

Communication across staff

Strategic development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)

Job description

Alternative Provision Head of School

Are you passionate a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner, with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

If you are currently a teacher with QTS or member of SLT, looking to take the next step in your career into a Head of Centre role in a vibrant and growing Alternative Provision for children with SEMH needs, this could be the role for you!

The Job…

Working in an expanding provision for Secondary pupils with SEMH needs and EHCPs, your role will be a strategic one; leading a staff team, leading operational management of the school, and supporting the staff and teaching team in strategic development and expansion of the centre.

You’ll Be…

• Experienced working with children with SEMH Needs


• Responsible for managing communication across the school staff team


• Able to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures


• Holding QTS


• Ideally working towards or in possession of NPQH


• Confident managing staff and resources


• Responsible for monitoring progress towards the school's objectives

Just look at our Google Reviews to see what our staff say about us…!

'Academics as a whole are an efficient, proactive and truly professional agency.'

'I would highly recommend working with Academics, they are a great company to work with. It is a pleasure.'

'I have been working for Academics for two years and have found their staff to be friendly and highly professional.'

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy