Senior Site Lead, Alternative Provision & Inclusion

Elementa Support Services Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmtree Learning Partnership in Bristol is seeking an exceptional Site Lead for our Alternative Provision for secondary learners. The role supports vulnerable young people to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Working with the SLT you will lead strategic and operational aspects, ensuring high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, aspirational environment. The post is full-time, permanent, term-time only, with salary £27,864–£30,960, start date October 2026, and

Qualifications

• Experience in higher-level education support or pastoral leadership.
• Experience with safeguarding responsibilities and willingness to training.
• Experience working with secondary learners, incl. SEND/SEMH.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and annual reviews.
• Strong behaviour support and inclusion mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support referral and induction process for new students.
• Coordinate and contribute to Annual Reviews and EHCP reviews.
• Develop, implement and monitor individual learning plans and targets.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and support safeguarding processes.
• Monitor site compliance, health and safety responsibilities.
• Lead and support completion and review of student and site risk assessments.
• Support curriculum development to meet diverse learner needs.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to staff.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour, and interventions.
• Build relationships with families, schools, local authorities and agencies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Pastoral leadership

Safeguarding

SEND/SEMH

EHCP familiarity

Curriculum planning

Communication

Calm under pressure

Inclusion

Trauma-informed

Interagency liaison

Job description

Elmtree Learning Partnership in Bristol is seeking an exceptional Site Lead for our Alternative Provision for secondary learners. The role supports vulnerable young people to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Working with the SLT you will lead strategic and operational aspects, ensuring high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, aspirational environment. The post is full-time, permanent, term-time only, with salary £27,864–£30,960, start date October 2026, and