Alternative Provision Manager

Protocol Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Manager in Bradford to lead and develop our provision for students requiring additional support. You will oversee daily operations, support staff, and collaborate with schools and external agencies to deliver outstanding outcomes.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and raising aspirations, with opportunities for professional development and leadership growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children and young people facing significant challenges.
• Experience of leading, managing, and developing others.
• Strong understanding of behaviour, SEMH needs, and barriers to learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and raising aspirations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and professionals.
• Resilience, empathy, and high expectations for every young person.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the alternative provision, ensuring high standards of practice and student support.
• Develop and support staff through effective leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and support students with SEMH needs.
• Work with parents, carers, schools, and external professionals to create tailored support plans.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, ensuring interventions are impactful.
• Produce clear, accurate reports and maintain detailed records.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and promote safety and wellbeing.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the strategic development of the provision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Empathy

Job description

Alternative Provision Manager

Location: Bradford

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and background

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Alternative Provision Manager to lead and develop our provision for children and young people who require additional support to engage successfully in education. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to transforming lives, raising aspirations, and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

As Alternative Provision Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the provision, lead and support staff, and work collaboratively with students, families, schools, and external agencies to deliver outstanding outcomes. You will champion inclusion and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the alternative provision, ensuring high standards of practice and student support.
• Develop and support staff through effective leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and support students with SEMH needs.
• Work closely with parents, carers, schools, and external professionals to create tailored support plans.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, ensuring interventions are impactful.
• Produce clear, accurate reports and maintain detailed records.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and promote a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the strategic development of the provision.

About You

• Extensive experience working with children and young people facing significant challenges.
• Experience of leading, managing, and developing others.
• A strong understanding of behaviour, SEMH needs, and barriers to learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and raising aspirations.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and professionals.
• Resilience, empathy, and high expectations for every young person.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to shape and develop provision that has a lasting impact on students and their futures.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.