Alternative Provision Lead

Location:

Rochdale

Salary: £34,000 - £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Start Date:

ASAP

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of an innovative Alternative Provision in Rochdale for an experienced Alternative Provision Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to supporting young people with SEMH, SEND and barriers to mainstream education through a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach.

This role combines leadership responsibilities with a teaching commitment, making it ideal for a candidate who is passionate about driving improvement while remaining actively involved in supporting pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

As Alternative Provision Lead, you will work closely with senior leaders to ensure pupils receive a high-quality educational experience that enables them to re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications and progress towards positive destinations.

You will help shape the strategic direction of the provision while maintaining a visible presence in classrooms and supporting the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching and safeguarding practices.

• Provide leadership across teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
• Deliver and model high-quality classroom practice
• Support the development of a personalised and ambitious curriculum
• Lead on quality assurance activities, including lesson observations and progress reviews
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and positive relationships
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, local authorities and external agencies
• Support admissions, transitions and pupil reintegration plans
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour support and pastoral provision
• Coach and develop staff to improve practice and outcomes

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience working within Alternative Provision, PRUs, SEMH settings or specialist SEND environments
• Demonstrate successful leadership experience within education
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion
• Be confident supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs
• Be resilient, solution-focused and highly organised
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Permanent leadership opportunity
• Ability to influence the development of a growing provision
• Small class sizes and personalised approaches to learning
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable young people's lives
• Competitive salary package

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.