Head of Alternative Provision & Education Leader

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Alternative Provision in Northampton to lead a specialist provision that combines education, wellbeing and equestrian-based learning. The role focuses on strategic leadership, high-quality personalised education and strong partnerships with local authorities to improve outcomes for disengaged learners.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum planning, safeguarding, and staff development, driving improvements while creating a

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within a school.
• Experience working with local authorities, ideally involving partnership working or support for vulnerable learners.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, behaviour management and the needs of young people.
• Ability to lead curriculum development, monitor educational outcomes and drive improvements in teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with staff, families, schools and external agencies.
• Strong organisational, strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Genuine commitment to personalised learning, pupil wellbeing and helping every young person achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: Provide clear, effective leadership, setting high expectations and establishing a culture of ambition, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Quality of education: Oversee curriculum planning, teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring programmes are engaging and appropriately differentiated.
• Safeguarding and welfare: Ensure robust safeguarding practices and promote safety and wellbeing of all learners, staff and visitors.
• Learner progress: Monitor attendance, engagement, behaviour and achievement, using evidence to measure progress and inform targeted support.
• Team development: Lead, support and develop staff, fostering a collaborative, reflective and high-performing team.
• Partnership working: Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, commissioning teams, mainstream schools, families and other professionals.
• Provision development: Drive continued development of the provision, identify opportunities to improve services and strengthen partnerships.
• Equestrian-based learning: Champion practical equestrian activities and life skills; previous equestrian experience is not required.
• Compliance and improvement: Ensure provisions meet regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement across all aspects.

Skills

Senior leadership

Education partnerships

Strategic planning

Safeguarding

Curriculum development

Team development

Partnerships

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Alternative Provision in Northampton to lead a specialist provision that combines education, wellbeing and equestrian-based learning. The role focuses on strategic leadership, high-quality personalised education and strong partnerships with local authorities to improve outcomes for disengaged learners.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum planning, safeguarding, and staff development, driving improvements while creating a