Alternative Provision Lead — SEMH Education Leader

Aspire People; Lancashire; 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 role combines leadership with a teaching commitment, supporting pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

You will work with senior leaders to ensure a high-quality educational experience that enables pupils to re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications and progress towards positive destinations. A trauma-informed, relationship-led approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRUs or SEMH settings.
• Demonstrated leadership in education.
• Strong safeguarding and inclusion knowledge.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Deliver and model high-quality classroom practice.
• Develop a personalised and ambitious curriculum.
• Lead quality assurance activities including 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.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of an innovative Alternative Provision in Rochdale for an experienced Alternative Provision Lead. This role combines leadership with a teaching commitment, supporting pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

You will work with senior leaders to ensure a high-quality educational experience that enables pupils to re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications and progress towards positive destinations. A trauma-informed, relationship-led approach is essential.