Alternative Provision Lead
Are you an outstanding practitioner with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people? Do you have the vision, leadership skills and determination to develop a high‑quality alternative provision that helps students overcome barriers and successfully reintegrate into mainstream education? This successful secondary school in Shrewsbury is seeking an exceptional Alternative Provision Lead to join its team.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialist provision designed to support students who require an alternative approach to education, including those with SEND, SEMH needs, attendance challenges and other barriers to learning. You will play a key role in developing and leading a nurturing, inclusive and highly effective provision that enables students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Working closely with senior leaders, families and external agencies, you will oversee the strategic development and day‑to‑day operation of the provision, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, behaviour support, safeguarding and student outcomes. You will also lead reintegration pathways, helping students successfully transition back into mainstream education wherever appropriate.
The Role
- Lead the strategic development and daily operation of the school's alternative provision
- Support students with SEND, SEMH needs and barriers to learning
- Develop bespoke programmes to improve engagement, attendance and outcomes
- Lead reintegration pathways for students returning to mainstream education
- Establish and monitor high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour support
- Use data to evaluate provision effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- Line manage, coach and develop staff within the provision
- Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies and support services
- Promote trauma‑informed and inclusive approaches to learning and behaviour
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs
- Strong behaviour management and pastoral leadership skills
- Experience adapting curriculum and provision for vulnerable learners
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- The ability to inspire staff and students alike
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving life chances for young people
- Experience within alternative provision or reintegration programmes would be highly advantageous
In Return You Will Receive
- A permanent leadership opportunity within a successful secondary school
- The chance to shape and develop an exciting alternative provision
- Support from an experienced and forward‑thinking leadership team
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on students' lives
- The opportunity to lead meaningful change and improve outcomes for vulnerable learners
The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.
Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.
