Our client is currently looking to recruit an Alternative Provision Quality Assurance Officer on an initial 3 month contract. Alternative Provision Quality Assurance Officer Swindon - Hybrid £475 per day umbrella Are you an experienced education leader with a passion for driving high-quality outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people? We are seeking a skilled and committed Alternative Provision (AP) Quality Assurance Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Alternative Provision across the local area. About the Role In alignment with the national Change Partnership Programme (CPP), the client is implementing a three-tier model of Alternative Provision designed to ensure AP functions as an intervention rather than a destination. This model aims to: Help children remain in mainstream education wherever possible Provide targeted, timely support that meets pupils’ individual needs Ensure young people receive the right support at the right time and in the right place Enhance consistency, quality and outcomes for all pupils accessing AP Over the past 12 months, extensive local work has generated clear recommendations and a detailed Implementation Plan. To take this forward at pace, we are recruiting a dedicated professional to support the delivery of this ambitious agenda. Key Responsibilities As the Alternative Provision Quality Assurance Officer, you will: Work closely with the new AP Operational Lead to roll out the AP Implementation Plan Collaborate with the Commissioning Team to record, monitor, and evaluate the quality of education across all AP settings within SBC Review and quality-assure Individual Learning Plans to ensure provisions meet the needs of children and young people Support the development of a consistent, high-quality AP offer across the three-tier model Champion best practice and continuous improvement in educational outcomes The ideal candidate will bring: Senior leadership experience within education, such as: • SENCO • Head Teacher • Senior AP leadership • Or significant experience within the Alternative Provision sector Experience working with or alongside Ofsted (highly desirable) A strong understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable learners This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for contract extension