Head of Alternative Provision

Head of Alternative Provision (SEND & SEMH) Location: Northampton Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: January 2027 start or sooner Salary: £42,123 to £54,927 An exciting opportunity to lead, develop and shape a unique SEND & SEMH alternative provision. Are you an experienced SEND or Alternative Provision (AP) leader who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential? Here at Aspire People, we are seeking an inspiring, committed and forward-thinking Head of Alternative Provision to lead the next stage of development at a growing education provision on the rural outskirts of Northampton. This is a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated Head of AP within a small, specialist setting, shaping its educational vision, strengthening its impact and building a provision where children and young people can thrive. The role As Head of Alternative Provision, you will take overall day-to-day leadership of the educational provision, ensuring it is safe, effective, well organised and responsive to the needs of the learners and the expectations of commissioning schools and local authorities. Your responsibilities will include: Educational leadership and quality Safeguarding, welfare and compliance Partnerships and commissioning Leadership and development About you We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and proactive education professiona...