Alternative Provision Lead

Right2work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

NEST pension contributions

Private health care

Laptop and smartphone

Employee assistance program

Award scheme and recognition

Training and development

Job summary

Right2Work is seeking an Alternative Provision Lead in Kendal, Cumbria. The role combines leadership, programme development and hands-on delivery to support adults, young people and children with SEND and additional needs.

You will lead a small team, deliver engaging learning experiences, and build strong relationships with families, schools and external agencies to create meaningful, future-focused opportunities for learners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education, alternative provision or specialist learning programmes.
• Experience supporting people with SEND, SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising staff.
• Knowledge of person-centred, inclusive and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience monitoring learner progress and achieving positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team delivering learning programmes.
• Deliver engaging, person-centred learning activities.
• Build effective relationships with families, schools and external agencies.
• Create opportunities that develop learner confidence, independence and future pathways.
• Support inclusion and positive behaviour approaches across provision.

Skills

Leadership

SEND support

Staff mentoring

Person-centred approaches

Progress monitoring

Communication & partnerships

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Learner potential & inclusion

Education

PGCE / QTS / HLTA or equivalent

EHCPs & SEND multi-agency knowledge

Job description

Alternative Provision Lead

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

Salary

£30,940 - £32,760 per annum(Starting at £17.00p/h, rising to £17.15p/h after a 3 month successful probation period) Candidates with a relevant qualification will commence at £18.00 per hour)

Hours per Week

35 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (exc bank holidays pro rata for part time roles) increasing with long service.
• Pension contributions into NEST Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Right2Work.
• Laptop and smart phone to assist you in your job
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Award scheme and recognition
• Access to foundation and bespoke training and development

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and inspiring leader to oversee our Future Choices programme and play a key role in the development of Alternative Provision at Right2Work. Both roles are based in Kendal, supporting adults, young people and children with SEND, SEMH and additional needs. This varied role combines leadership, programme development and hands‑on delivery. You will lead and support a small team, deliver engaging, person‑centred learning programmes, build effective relationships/partnerships with families, schools and external agencies, and create opportunities that help learners develop confidence, independence and positive future pathways. We’re looking for someone who is positive, proactive and committed to inclusion; a strong communicator and leader who believes in people’s potential and is passionate about helping learners overcome barriers and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About Future Choices

Future Choices is a personal development programme for adults with SEND, helping learners develop the confidence, independence and life skills needed to achieve their goals and play an active role in their communities. Through practical, real‑life learning experiences, we support wellbeing, community participation, employability, self‑advocacy and personal growth, enabling learners to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

About Alternative Provision

Our Alternative Provision will support young people with SEMH, SEND and other barriers to education through personalised learning and a Preparing for Adulthood approach, helping learners re‑engage, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. We will focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every young person is encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and skills for the future.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience leading education, alternative provision or specialist learning programmes.
• Experience supporting people with SEND, SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising staff.
• Knowledge of person‑centred, inclusive and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Experience monitoring learner progress and achieving positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, partnership‑working and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
• A commitment to helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, HLTA Level 4 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEND processes and multi‑agency working.

What Success Looks Like

• Feel valued, safe and included.
• Build confidence and resilience.
• Develop practical life and employability skills.
• Become active members of their communities.
• Explore meaningful future opportunities.
• Gain greater independence and self‑advocacy skills.
• Re‑engage with learning and education.
• Overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
• Recognise and celebrate their own progress and achievements.

Join Right2Work

This is an opportunity to do far more than manage programmes. You will help shape futures, create opportunities, inspire confidence and enable children, young people and adults to achieve things they may never have thought possible. If you are an energetic, compassionate and ambitious leader who believes in the power of opportunity, inclusion and personal growth, we would love to hear from you.

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DBS Check

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. This will be funded by Right2Work, subject to terms and conditions.