Alternative Provision Officer

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Alternative Provision Officer to manage the educational needs of children outside mainstream schooling. This rewarding role involves overseeing placements, ensuring quality education, and coordinating with schools and families. The candidate should have experience in alternative education and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time role based in Bedford, offering the opportunity to significantly impact children's lives during vital educational moments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs and alternative education settings.
• Knowledge of statutory guidance related to alternative education and exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor all placements within alternative provision ensuring quality and safety.
• Collaborate with various professionals to identify appropriate education pathways.
• Track attendance and progress of pupils in alternative provision.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

Communication

Professional Development

Job description

General information

Reference

004841

Closing Date

21 / 11 / 2025

Service Area

Directorate

Chief Executive

Service Area

Education SEND & Schools

Category

Education - Education SEND & Schools - All

Job Title

Alternative Provision Officer

Grade

BBU09

Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)

BBU- 38220

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Alternative Provision Officer to join our Education Inclusion Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who require education outside of mainstream school settings.

You will play a key role in ensuring high quality appropriate and effective alternative provision for pupils who are unable to attend school due to exclusion medical needs or other complex circumstances.

Working closely with schools families and external providers you will ensure that every child receives the education and support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor all placements within alternative provision ensuring quality safety and educational outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with schools social care SEND and health professionals to identify appropriate education pathways.
• Track attendance progress and wellbeing of pupils accessing alternative provision.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local policies relating to alternative education and exclusions.
• Contribute to commissioning quality assurance and development of the local alternative provision framework.
• Provide advice and challenge to schools to prevent unnecessary exclusions and support inclusive practice.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes / no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date : 21st November 2025

Interview Date : 3rd December 2025

Please note :

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of :

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information please email

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Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Enhanced DBS Post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N / A

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday

Is this an enhanced DBS role

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker

Yes

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position

Yes

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• CCTV
• Federal Agencies
• Customer Service
• Clearance
• Facility
• Suspicious Activity
• Property Damage
• Public Safety
• Daily Operations
• Professional Development
• Access Control
• Communication
• General Public
• Procedures
• Powerpoint

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1