Lead Alternative Provision Officer
1. £29,587 - £31,198 FTE (£25,561 - £26,953 Pro Rata) – SAT D
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: September 2026
4. Close Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2026
5. The North School
6. £29,587 - £31,198 FTE - SAT D
7. £25,561 - £26,953 Pro Rata
8. 37 hours per week
9. Term Time, plus 5 Staff Development Days
10. September 2026 start
11. Interviews: w/c 29th June 2026
The Alternative Provision Unit within The North School is seeking a dedicated Lead Practitioner to oversee the unit and deliver subject support. This role is uniquely suited to highly experienced non-teaching professionals with a strong background in tutoring and student intervention.
The unit caters to secondary-aged students (11–16), most of whom navigate social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. We are looking for an individual who can bridge the gap between pastoral care and academic achievement.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications: While QTS is welcomed, we strongly encourage applications from non-teaching professionals with relevant degree-level qualifications or significant experience in tutoring and student support.
12. Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience within an SEN, PRU, or Alternative Provision setting is highly desirable.
13. Skills: You must be comfortable working in a challenging but rewarding environment. Exceptional behaviour management, patience, and the ability to plan engaging, interactive sessions are essential.
14. Attributes: We value flexibility, high professional standards, and the energy to inspire students who may have struggled in mainstream settings.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
15. Instructional Leadership: Plan and deliver/tutor core specialist subjects up to GCSE level using creative, exciting methods.
16. Curriculum Breadth: Maintain a functional understanding of the wider curriculum to support or tutor students across various subjects as required.
17. Intervention & Progress: Effectively communicate and liaise with staff to develop progress plans and manage behavior to prevent exclusion.
18. Holistic Development: Promote social development by providing students with diverse resources and innovative learning methods.
19. Target Setting: Support colleagues in creating implementation targets that track the social, emotional, and academic progress of every student.
20. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise closely with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for the unit’s students.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
21. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
22. Enhanced Maternity Pay
23. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
24. Generous Holiday entitlement of 26 days (SAT A-E), 28 days (SAT F-J), 30 days (SAT K+) plus Public holidays, that increases on length of service
25. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
26. Access to training and development
27. On-site Parking
28. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
29. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
30. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?