Director of Alternative Provision
Key to the success of Alternative Provision, is the active and strategic role that in plays in supporting and challenging the local education system to deliver the best opportunities and outcome for vulnerable children and young people. As part of the next step in the development of alternative provision in Gloucestershire we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to deliver this system leadership role. Working with and influencing stakeholders across the local education system you will shape the strategic direction of a county wide alternative provision service that ensures children and young people have access to outstanding support when they need it.
The Director of Alternative Provision will work closely with the Management Committee to set the strategic direction and implement the vision for the transformation of the provision.
The Director will be responsible for the effective implementation and delivery of the strategic direction and vision. They will ensure that the provision is of high quality and meets the needs of a complex cohort. The Director will ensure the provision has a strong ethos and focus on early intervention and prevention, reducing the need and time that children and young people are not accessing their mainstream provision. They will provide a relentless focus on aspiration, driving strong educational outcomes and wellbeing support for pupils, in a cost effective, responsive, and sustainable way.
As Director, they will be the designated headteacher of the provision, ensuring that all the roles and responsibilities of a headteacher as laid down in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, and the expectations under the Standards of Excellence for Headteachers are carried out.
Salary
Negotiable dependent on experience.
Timeline
Closing date – 8am, Monday 20th February
Interviews – 1st and 2nd March
Start date – September 2023
How To Apply
For further information, an informal and confidential discussion about the role or to discuss the application process please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.
Safeguarding
We value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practises including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check for the appointed candidate
Contact
Martin Blair
Hays Leadership Appointments
Tel: 07736791138
Email: martin.blair@hays.com
