Assistant Head / Site Lead needed in Solihull ASAP

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Permanent potential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Aspire People, Solihull, are recruiting for an Assistant Head / Site Lead to oversee day-to-day leadership, safeguarding and learning within a small Alternative Provision. With up to 15 students on site, you will be visible, support staff and drive positive behaviour and outcomes.

You will work closely with families, external professionals and senior leaders to ensure a calm, safe environment and consistent provision that supports students with SEMH and behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education teams, preferably in Alternative Provision.
• Strong safeguarding and behaviour management experience.
• Proven ability to build relationships with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of a small PRU site (max 15 students).
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding and learning.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external professionals.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across the site.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Team leadership

Resilience

Relationship-building

Education

SEND qualifications

Job description

Assistant Head / Site Lead needed in Solihull.

Are you an experienced education professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people? Do you have the confidence, resilience and leadership skills to manage a small Alternative Provision site and create a safe, supportive environment for students with SEMH needs?

Join our agency team and work within a small, specialist Alternative Provision in Solihull, supporting up to 15 students with SEMH and associated behavioural needs.

Location: Solihull

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing, with potential for permanent placement

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a small and welcoming Alternative Provision in Solihull, where strong relationships, consistency and individualised support are at the heart of the provision.

As Assistant Head / Site Lead, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the site, ensuring the provision runs safely, effectively and in line with the needs of its students. You will work closely with teaching and support staff to maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and learning, while creating a calm and positive environment where students can thrive.

With a maximum of 15 students on site, this is a hands‑on leadership role where you will be visible and actively involved in the day‑to‑day running of the provision. You will build strong relationships with students, support staff with behaviour management and provide clear and consistent leadership across the site.

You will also work closely with senior leaders, families and external professionals to support individual student outcomes, respond to emerging needs and ensure appropriate strategies are in place for students with SEMH and behavioural difficulties.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous leadership or management experience within an education, Alternative Provision, SEMH or specialist setting
• Strong experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour and/or have SEMH needs
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team while remaining hands‑on and approachable
• Excellent behaviour management and de‑scalation skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and the ability to take responsibility for maintaining a safe site
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, staff, parents and professionals
• A calm, resilient and solution‑focused approach
• Ability to manage the day‑to‑day priorities of a small education setting effectively
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people who may have struggled in mainstream education

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous Assistant Head, Head of Site, Head of Provision, Pastoral Lead or similar leadership experience
• Previous Alternative Provision , PRU or specialist education experience
• Experience working with students with SEMH, ASD attachment needs or complex behavioural needs
• Experience supporting or implementing behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures
• Relevant teaching, leadership or SEND qualifications

What We Offer:

• A small, supportive Alternative Provision with a maximum of 15 students
• A hands‑on leadership role where you can have a genuine impact
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A close‑knit environment where relationships come first
• Competitive rates of pay
• Long‑term opportunity with permanent potential
• A rewarding role where you can directly influence the progress and future of young people

If you're an experienced education professional ready to take the next step into a hands‑on leadership role and want to work in a small Alternative Provision where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.