Overview
The Role: Your Final Step to Headship. Are you an ambitious Deputy Head or Senior Leader ready to run your own site? We are looking for a visionary, resilient, and compassionate leader to join our Blackpool Alternative Provision as Deputy Headteacher, with a clear, supported pathway to becoming Headteacher.
In the AP sector, leadership isn't about OFSTED checklists; it's about changing the trajectory of a young person's life. We need a leader who understands trauma-informed practice, knows how to inspire a disillusioned staff team, and isn't afraid to do things differently.
Whether you have QTS or have climbed the leadership ladder through industry/specialist settings, if you can lead, we want you.
The Opportunity: We Invest in You
We don't just want you to manage; we want you to grow. To support your transition into Headship:
* Fully Funded NPQH: We will pay for and support you through your National Professional Qualification for Headship.
* Mentorship: Direct coaching from our Executive Leadership team.
* Autonomy: The freedom to implement your own culture and systems within our Blackpool site.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Work alongside the current leadership to drive the school's vision and improve student outcomes.
* Culture Builder: Foster a "High Support, High Challenge" environment for both students and staff.
* Curriculum & Quality: Oversee the delivery of a bespoke, non-traditional curriculum that meets the complex needs of our learners.
* Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Act as a champion for the safety and mental health of some of the town's most vulnerable young people.
Who You Are
* An Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record as a Deputy Head, Assistant Head, or Senior Lead in a SEND, AP, or challenging mainstream environment.
* Relational: You lead with empathy and "soft power," building trust with students who have been let down by the system.
* Ready for the Top: You have the drive to take over the reins and are looking for a setting that will invest in your career progression.
* Blackpool Proud: You understand the unique challenges and incredible potential within the Blackpool community.
Why Join Our Provision?
* Immediate Impact: Start ASAP and begin shaping the future of the provision from Day 1.
* Professional Freedom: We value innovation over bureaucracy.
* Career Security: A permanent leadership role with a clear upward trajectory.
How to Apply
If you are a Deputy Head who is "Headteacher ready" and looking for a setting that matches your grit and ambition, we want to talk.
Submit your CV and a brief "Vision Statement" for AP Leadership to: (url removed)
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