Job Opportunity: Alternative Provision Lead - SEN School

Location: Rochdale
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary to Permanent or Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Are you a passionate educator ready to make a real difference?

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and motivated Alternative Provision Lead to join an SEN school in Rochdale, supporting secondary-aged young people who require an alternative to mainstream education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher with leadership experience and a strong understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Emotional, Social, Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD) to lead a specialist provision and help young people re-engage with education.

The provision delivers 12-week intervention programmes for young people who have been excluded from mainstream school. Many of the students have a strong interest in sports, so a candidate with a sporting background or experience using sport to engage young people would be particularly desirable.

The Role

As Alternative Provision Lead, you will be responsible for helping to create a structured, supportive and engaging environment where young people can rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours and work towards successful reintegration into education or their next steps.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and coordinating the day-to-day running of the alternative provision.
Supporting and motivating secondary-aged pupils with SEMH or ESBD needs.
Developing positive relationships with young people who may have experienced exclusion or difficulties within mainstream education.
Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, resilience and personal development.
Supporting the delivery of structured, meaningful 12-week intervention programmes.
Working collaboratively with staff, families and relevant professionals to improve outcomes for pupils.
Using creative approaches, including sport and practical activities where appropriate, to engage learners and encourage participation.
Helping to maintain a safe, consistent and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
Previous experience working with young people with SEMH or ESBD needs.
Some form of leadership experience, such as leading a team, department, provision or educational initiative. You do not need to have previously worked as a Headteacher.
A strong understanding of behaviour management, pupil engagement and the challenges faced by young people excluded from mainstream education.
A positive, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to build trust and establish clear boundaries.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for a new DBS check.
Desirable Experience
A background in sports coaching, sports education or physical activity.
Experience working within alternative provision, PRUs, SEN schools or similar specialist settings.
Experience supporting reintegration into mainstream education or helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

What's on Offer?

A competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
The flexibility of a temporary-to-permanent or permanent appointment.
An ASAP start for the right candidate.
The opportunity to lead a provision that makes a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
The chance to shape engaging interventions and help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to move forward.

Interested?

If you're a qualified teacher with leadership experience and a passion for supporting young people with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Alternative Provision Lead opportunity in Rochdale.

Help young people rediscover their potential, re-engage with learning and build a more positive future.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.