Job Reference # EDV/2026/GC/94033 Location Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full-Time Salary £47,471.04 - £51,046.71 Annually (Actual) Closing Date 9:00am, 6th Feb 2026 Start Date Easter 20226 Positions Available 1
Grace College are looking to recruit a Head of Alternative Pathways who will enthuse pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy and dedication. We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.
Responsibilities
* The standard responsibilities of a Head of Department.
* The strategic development of the Alternative Pathway provision through the leadership and management of the staff team, with a particular emphasis on:
* The formation and implementation of the Alternative Pathway development plan as a safeguarding-led inclusion response, ensuring pupils remain connected to Grace College, protected from disengagement, and supported to rebuild routines, confidence and readiness to learn;
* The appraisal, coaching and professional development of the Alternative Pathway team, embedding trauma-informed, relationship-based and highly personalised approaches so that staff are confident, consistent and ambitious for every pupil.
The effective use of staffing, space and resources across on-site tuition and off-site provision, creating safe, calm and purposeful environments where pupils can regulate, engage and begin to succeed again.
* You will be responsible for securing strong educational, personal and reintegration outcomes for students accessing the Alternative Pathway, with a particular emphasis on:
* Oversight of the Alternative Pathway curriculum, delivered through English, Maths and Personal Development, ensuring pupils build the knowledge, skills and readiness needed to increase access to learning in the main school building over time, with reintegration always kept as the long-term goal;
* Leading regular, evidence-based reviews of placements so that support remains ambitious, responsive and focused on increasing access to the main school building and reducing the risk of exclusion or prolonged absence;
* Developing exciting and meaningful personal development and enrichment opportunities – including trips, visits and alternative learning experiences that build confidence, independence, aspiration and a strong sense of belonging, supporting successful reintegration and positive post-16 destinations.
Further information is available in the job description and person specification.
Benefits
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Daily lunch allowance
* Free parking
* Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
* Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
Contact Details
Diane C
0191 442 2000
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