Alternative Provision Lead

Aspire People; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of an innovative Alternative Provision in Rochdale for an experienced Alternative Provision Lead. This permanent role combines leadership with teaching, supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and barriers to learning.

You will work with senior leaders to shape curriculum, safeguarding practices and progression for learners, ensuring high-quality educational experiences daily.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRUs, SEMH settings or specialist SEND environments.
• Demonstrates successful leadership experience within education.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Deliver and model high-quality classroom practice.
• Develop a personalised and ambitious curriculum.
• Lead on quality assurance activities, including lesson observations and progress reviews.
• Promote high expectations, inclusion and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with schools, families, local authorities and external agencies.
• Support admissions, transitions and pupil reintegration plans.
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour support and pastoral provision.
• Coach and develop staff to improve practice and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

QTS

AP/SEMH experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Alternative Provision Lead

Location: Rochdale

Salary: 34,000 - 46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of an innovative Alternative Provision in Rochdale for an experienced Alternative Provision Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to supporting young people with SEMH, SEND and barriers to mainstream education through a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach.

This role combines leadership responsibilities with a teaching commitment, making it ideal for a candidate who is passionate about driving improvement while remaining actively involved in supporting pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

As Alternative Provision Lead, you will work closely with senior leaders to ensure pupils receive a high-quality educational experience that enables them to re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications and progress towards positive destinations.

You will help shape the strategic direction of the provision while maintaining a visible presence in classrooms and supporting the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching and safeguarding practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
• Deliver and model high-quality classroom practice
• Support the development of a personalised and ambitious curriculum
• Lead on quality assurance activities, including lesson observations and progress reviews
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and positive relationships
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, local authorities and external agencies
• Support admissions, transitions and pupil reintegration plans
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour support and pastoral provision
• Coach and develop staff to improve practice and outcomes

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience working within Alternative Provision, PRUs, SEMH settings or specialist SEND environments
• Demonstrate successful leadership experience within education
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion
• Be confident supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs
• Be resilient, solution-focused and highly organised
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Apply?

• Permanent leadership opportunity
• Ability to influence the development of a growing provision
• Small class sizes and personalised approaches to learning
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable young people's lives
• Competitive salary package

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.