Job Introduction
Function of the post:
To manage, lead and deliver the internal alternative provision. This includes planning and delivering student programmes of learning and support. These programmes will cover co-curricular activities such as horticulture, community and outdoor learning and employability skills. These programmes will be delivered on and off site in planned collaboration with the Assistant Headteacher.
The post holder is responsible for working with and building relationships with a range of school professionals, external agencies and families. The Internal Alternative Provision Manager will work with all year groups in the school
The post holder will need to be a talented and committed practitioner who will work with a range of internal and external professionals to improve students’ outlook and attitude and approach towards their educational journey. A key focus for this role will be to maintain a positive and well-managed learning environment in the Alternative Provision room ensuring students develop their ability to show high standards of behaviour and focus.
The post holder will also be responsible for developing and supporting alternative curriculum content for students to ensure the quality of the provision, setting high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge students to become the best they can be.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Plan and prepare varied resources to meet each individual students’ needs, this includes the co-curriculum activities the students, for example the external horticulture activities.
- Continuously promote and facilitate independent learning, raising self-esteem and promoting confidence within the students.
- Support students development liaising with Academic Progress Leaders, the pastoral team, other external agencies and parents as required.
- Work alongside the Assistant Headteacher and Academic Progress Leaders to successfully support students back into lessons.
- Collaborate and develop positive relationships with local community and stakeholders to support student progression and development.
- Facilitate achieving school and wider Trust objectives and improvement initiatives related to student behaviour and attendance, and support the school and Trust policies in terms of behaviour, teaching learning, assessment, homework and behaviour management.
- Identify and report safeguarding and child protection concerns following the procedure outlined in the School’s Safeguarding Policy.
- Ensure accurate recording of behavioural events, both positive and negative, on the school’s management information system.
- Support staff with understanding effective behaviour strategies, to support students in school. This will involve regular liaison with the Academic Progress Leaders and all relevant staff.
- Engage with the students to secure positive family support and involvement with the tutor programme
- Undertake training, attend INSET days and carry out relevant CPD to further develop understanding of students’ social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and resulting behavioural difficulties.
- To model the highest professional standards of courtesy, respect, humility, integrity and self-discipline.
- The duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, and you may undertake a range of other duties appropriate to the salary grade and in line with your role's context.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
