Alternative Provision Lead

Progressive Sports; Rugeley; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

CPD and supervision

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Progressive Sports is seeking an innovative Head of Provision to lead our primary provision with a trauma-informed, child-centered approach. You will manage a dynamic team of teachers, nurture assistants, and specialists, and collaborate with families, schools, and local agencies to secure bright futures for children.

You will drive an ambitious, play-informed curriculum, embed relational behaviour strategies, and uphold safeguarding standards.

Formación

• Proven leadership in primary, SEMH, Special School, or Alternative Provision settings.
• Strong understanding of child development, nurture principles, and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience collaborating with families and external agencies.
• Open, collaborative approach to team leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead trauma-informed, relational, nurture-based culture tailored to early childhood development.
• Oversee a creative, play-infused primary curriculum with therapeutic elements.
• Drive relational behaviour approaches and positive support over traditional discipline.
• Safeguarding oversight as DSL and maintenance of rigorous pupil welfare standards.
• Collaborate with parents, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and SEND teams.
• Develop staff through reflective practice and high-quality training in SEMH and primary pedagogy.

Conocimientos

Leadership

SEMH

Primary education

Trauma-informed

Educación

Experience in primary SEMH/AP

Descripción del empleo

The Role

We are seeking an innovative, highly compassionate, and child-centered leader to lead our primary provision. As our Head of Provision, you will drive our progressive educational vision. You will create a therapeutic, play-informed environment where young children feel secure, heard, and valued. You will manage a dynamic team of teachers, nurture assistants, and specialists, while working closely with families, primary schools, and local agencies to build bright futures for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Progressive & Nurturing Leadership: Model and champion a trauma-informed, relational, and nurture-based culture tailored specifically to early childhood development.
• Child-Centered Curriculum: Oversee a creative, flexible primary curriculum that integrates core literacy and numeracy with experiential learning, forest school/outdoor play, and therapeutic interventions.
• Early Intervention & Relational Practice: Lead on relational behavior approaches, prioritizing emotional regulation, restorative practices, and positive behavior support over traditional discipline.
• Safeguarding & Pupil Welfare: Act as or oversee the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards tailored to vulnerable young children.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner effectively with parents/carers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and local authority SEND teams.
• Team Development: Lead, coach, and support staff with empathy, ensuring regular reflective practice and high-quality training in SEMH, trauma, and primary pedagogy.

About You

You are a warm, resilient primary specialist and compassionate leader who understands that for young children, "behavior is communication." You thrive in a creative, child-led setting and are passionate about rethinking early years and primary inclusion.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven leadership experience within a primary, SEMH, Special School, or Alternative Provision setting.
• Deep understanding of child development, Nurture Group principles, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity in primary-aged children.
• Track record of working compassionately with hard-to-reach families and external agencies.
• Strong operational management skills, with an open, collaborative approach to team leadership.

What We Offer

• The rare opportunity to shape a truly progressive, high-impact primary provision.
• A dedicated, supportive team and executive leadership committed to child-centered education.
• Comprehensive CPD, clinical supervision, and wellbeing support.
• Competitive salary and pension scheme