Alternative Provision Lead

Educato Recruitment are working with a growing Alternative Provision in Rochdale who are looking to appoint an experienced and passionate AP Lead to join their team on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or education professional with a strong background in SEND, SEMH or Alternative Provision who is looking for a role where they can have a genuine impact on the lives and education of young people.

As AP Lead, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and development of the provision, supporting pupils who may have struggled to engage successfully within mainstream education.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading high-quality teaching and learning across the provision

- Supporting the development and delivery of personalised learning programmes

- Providing strong leadership and guidance to staff

- Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs

- Managing behaviour through positive, relational and trauma-informed approaches

- Monitoring pupil progress, attendance and engagement

- Working closely with parents, carers, schools and external professionals

- Supporting safeguarding and pastoral provision

- Developing positive relationships with pupils and creating a safe, consistent environment

- Supporting reintegration and transition where appropriate

QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching qualification

- Experience working within Alternative Provision, SEND or SEMH

- Previous leadership or management experience within an education setting

- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

- A calm, resilient and consistent approach

- Experience supporting pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education

- A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

- The ability to lead, motivate and support other members of staff

Previous AP experience would be highly desirable, although strong candidates from SEND, SEMH or specialist education backgrounds will also be considered., If you are an experienced education professional looking for a leadership role within AP, we'd love to hear from you.

This is initially offered on a long-term agency basis, with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract through our 12-week temp-to-perm agreement.

You will be joining a developing provision where you can have a real say in how the setting grows and make a meaningful difference to young people who need a different approach to education.

What we offer:

- £220-£280 per day, depending on experience

- Full-time, long-term opportunity

- Temp-to-perm option after 12 weeks

- Dedicated support from your Educato consultant

- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

- Opportunity to progress within a growing Alternative Provision