Alternative Provision Manager

Rotherfield; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider is seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Manager to open a new site in Horsham. The role involves leading a team to provide support for young people unable to attend mainstream schools. Candidates should possess strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to nurturing and therapeutic education. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals needing tailored educational strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Alternative Provision Manager.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Commitment to child protection and youth welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of instructors in delivering high-quality education.
• Support young people facing challenges in mainstream education.
• Ensure a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate relationship building

Patience

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

We are opening a new Alternative Provision in Horsham and we are looking for a compassionate and experienced manager to lead our new site!

To apply, please use the MyNewTerm website

Main purpose

This is more than a job, this a role for those seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people. We are seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Manager, with strong relationship building skills, to be a positive role model for our young people and instructors. You will need to be able to set clear boundaries, be patient and proactive. Every day will be different; you will need to work flexibly to provide a consistent approach to supporting young people and our team of instructors to engage and progress within their individual aims and objectives.

Leading at Tisman’s Alternative Provision will mean working as a part of a multi-faceted program. Our program helps young people who can’t attend mainstream schools or find themselves waiting for a placement and in need of a bridge in between. Many young people need bespoke strategies to support them in attending and engaging in education and we provide this tailored approach to all.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-15 instructors and plan, develop and deliver high-quality activities within Tisman’s Alternative Provision.
• Support up to 14 children and young people each day who have experienced challenges in mainstream settings.
• Ensure the provision provides nurturing, therapeutic outdoor learning rooted in Tisman’s values of connection, community and creativity.

Ethos

Our ethos is Connection, Community, Creativity - Growing Potential Through Relationships, Nature and Nourishment.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate is committed to child protection and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share the same passion and commitment as our mission statement reiterates, supporting the potential to achieve.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Amendments to the Exceptions Order 2013, 2020 and 2023 provide that certain convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.