We are looking for an aspiring Alternative Provision Lead to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk (Hyrbid). You will join us on a full time (37 hours per week - Flexible working options available), permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,336 per annum.
As our Alternative Provision Lead, you will be responsible for:
As our Alternative Provision Lead, you'll play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who require access to alternative education.
You will:
- monitor and track children accessing alternative provision across Suffolk
- liaise with schools and education settings to ensure children are safe and thriving
- communicate with families and partners to coordinate support
- analyse data to inform the development of our Alternative Provision strategy
- support the In Year Fair Access Panel (IYFAP) process.
You will work closely with the Alternative Provision Manager to deliver on our strategy, making a real difference in young people's lives by supporting their engagement and inclusion in education.
You will need:
- in-depth knowledge of Signs of Safety and solution-focused approaches
- experience working directly with children, young people, and families
- strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with various stakeholders
- the ability to analyse data and present information clearly
- a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone passionate about making a positive impact and finding creative solutions to support young people's educational journeys.
In return, you'll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
About us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 August 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Alternative Provision Lead role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.