At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support secondary-aged students in an alternative provision setting.
- Company: SEN school in Rochdale dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and the chance to impact young lives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them re-engage with education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEMH or ESBD needs.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
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.
Alternative Provision Lead - Rochdale - ASAP Start - Permanent employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
