Internal Alternative Provision Manager (IAP)

The Dean Academy; Aylburton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Academy is seeking an Internal Alternative Provision Manager (IAP) to coordinate the PACE hub and lead the delivery of the school's internal alternative provision. You will play a key role in behaviour management and ensuring access to education for all students.

The post is suitable for both teaching and non-teaching staff, with a start date around January 2027. A DBS check and safeguarding clearances are required, and flexible adjustments are available for the interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing and motivating students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the school’s internal alternative provision programme as a core part of behaviour management.
• Support in reducing exclusions and maintaining a productive learning environment.
• Work with students, staff and parents/carers to meet individual needs and ensure effective provision.

Job description

Internal Alternative Provision Manager (IAP)

Start Date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary: Point 17 - Point 20 (£31,022 - £32,597) FTE Pro Rata

35 hours per week, 8.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., term time only, including inset days

We are looking to appoint an Internal Alternative Provision Manager (IAP) to run and coordinate our PACE hub (Personalised Academic and Character Education hub) at The Dean Academy. The successful candidate must have a passion for working with young people to support them to embody our core values of “We are Respectful, We are Responsible, We are Ready”. You will have responsibility for establishing, supervising and coordinating the implementation and delivery of the school’s internal alternative provision programme, as a core part of the school’s behaviour management procedures, ultimately reducing the number of students excluded from school, supporting in the maintenance of a productive learning environment and facilitating successful access to education for all.

You will have the presence, experience and personality to manage, supervise, challenge and motivate students. This role forms a core part of the school’s pastoral team and you will need to work closely with students, other school colleagues and parents/carers. As an individual, you will be motivated, positive, have a flexible and calm approach and be able to respond to the needs of the individuals you are working with.

This post is offered to both teaching and non-teaching staff.

The Dean Academy is proud to be part of The Athelstan Trust and benefits from collaboration and challenge. The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026, 12 Noon —Interviews To be confirmed