Site Lead, Alternative Provision – Safeguarding & Inclusion

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Leadership training

Collaborative leadership team

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

Elmtree Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional Site Lead to join our Alternative Provision for secondary-aged learners. This role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, nurturing environment.

Working with the SLT, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support curriculum development, act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, monitor EHCPs and student progress, and coach staff to deliver inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a higher-level education support or pastoral leadership role.
• Experience as Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead or understanding safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience with secondary-aged learners, SEND/SEMH in an alternative provision setting.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes, Annual Reviews, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Understanding of behaviour support, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience in supporting curriculum delivery and educational planning.

Responsibilities

• Support referral and induction processes for new students.
• Coordinate Annual Reviews and EHCP reviews; support plans and targets.
• Act as DSL and support safeguarding processes.
• Monitor site compliance, health and safety and statutory duties.
• Lead and support completion and review of risk assessments.
• Support curriculum development to meet diverse learner needs.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour and interventions.
• Build relationships with families, schools and external agencies.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Safeguarding leadership

Curriculum delivery support

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Elmtree Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional Site Lead to join our Alternative Provision for secondary-aged learners. This role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, nurturing environment.

Working with the SLT, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support curriculum development, act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, monitor EHCPs and student progress, and coach staff to deliver inclusive learning.