At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Alternative Provision, supporting students in making positive behaviour choices and reintegrating into mainstream education.
- Company: Join the Forest High School, a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with excellent career growth in a dynamic school environment.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership and safeguarding skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 29064 - 29064 £ per year.
The Forest High School is seeking an exceptional, resilient and highly organised Alternative Provision (AP) Lead to join our Inclusion Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting students to make positive behaviour choices, overcome barriers to learning and successfully reintegrate into mainstream education.
The successful candidate will co-lead our Alternative Provision and help maintain a calm, structured and purposeful environment that supports both individual student success and high standards across the school. As a key member of our Inclusion Team and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will contribute significantly to the welfare, safeguarding and personal development of students, ensuring that every young person receives the support, challenge and guidance they need to thrive.
The Alternative Provision sits at the heart of our behaviour systems, helping to ensure disruption-free classrooms while providing students with a supportive environment in which to reflect, learn and improve.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's Alternative Provision (Isolation Room)
- Create and maintain a calm, structured and highly effective learning environment.
- Coordinate and oversee the school's detention system.
- Support students in reflecting on their behaviour and making positive choices.
- Facilitate successful reintegration into mainstream lessons.
- Identify and respond to behavioural, pastoral, attendance and SEND concerns.
- Work closely with Heads of Year, tutors, teachers, the SENCo and senior leaders.
- Maintain accurate records of student placements, interventions and outcomes.
- Coordinate restorative conversations and behaviour mentoring.
- Support students' academic engagement while attending Alternative Provision.
- Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the school's safeguarding systems and culture.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of behaviour and inclusion systems across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, improve behaviour and achieve their full potential.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Alternative Provision Lead employer: SGS Forest High School
At Forest High School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. Our commitment to professional development, strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people make us an attractive place to work. Join our welcoming team and help shape the future of education in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.
