Business Partner Opportunity – Alternative Provision (AP)
Location: Runcorn
Salary: From £80,000 + long-term value creation opportunity
Organisation: EdStart Specialist Education
Have you ever thought about opening your own Alternative Provision?
EdStart Specialist Education is offering a genuine business partnership opportunity for an entrepreneurial education leader who wants to make a real difference and build something meaningful in the process.
This opportunity is based in the Runcorn area and is ideal for someone who understands the AP/SEN landscape and is ready to move beyond traditional employed roles.
The Opportunity
We are looking to partner with an individual who wants to establish and grow a new Alternative Provision under the EdStart umbrella.
This is not a franchise or consultancy arrangement. It is a long-term value creation opportunity, where you would play a central role in shaping, leading, and growing a provision that meets genuine local need.
You would be supported by EdStart’s existing infrastructure, governance, compliance, and strategic leadership, while retaining real autonomy to build a provision that works.
Who This Would Suit
This opportunity may be right for you if you are:
* An experienced AP, SEN, or SEMH leader
* Entrepreneurial and motivated by impact as well as growth
* Someone who has thought "I could do this better myself"
* Comfortable taking responsibility and leading from the front
* Interested in long-term value creation, not short-term wins
You may currently be a Headteacher, Deputy Head, AP Lead, SEN leader, or senior education professional ready to take the next step.
What EdStart Brings
* An established and respected AP and SEN provider
* Central support with compliance, safeguarding, finance, HR, and governance
* Strategic input from experienced Executive Leaders
* Credibility with commissioners, local authorities, and partners
* A shared values-led approach built on Progression, Humanity, Togetherness, and Compassion
What You Bring
* Strong understanding of Alternative Provision and learner need
* Leadership capability and the confidence to build and grow provision
* Commitment to quality, safeguarding, and relational practice
* Entrepreneurial drive and accountability
The Bigger Picture
This is a legitimate opportunity to create real value within a growing organisation.
There is a clear pathway to shared success, structured around growth and long-term sustainability.
Details around profit participation or equity-based incentives (including EMI) would be discussed at a later stage with genuinely interested candidates.
Next Steps
If this sounds of interest, please get in touch and share a CV or a short overview of your background. From there, we can arrange a conversation to explore things further. Please contact Sian.donald@edstartschools.com
How to apply?
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