Alternative Provision Manager

The Centre School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,730.00 - £41,580.00 Annually (FTE) pro-rata actual salary is circa £32,360.73-£35,662.84 per annum (points 25-29

Alternative Provision Manager job summary

Alternative Provision Manager

The Centre School
37 hours per week | Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Join The Centre School

The Centre School is a specialist setting dedicated to supporting children and young people whose educational needs require a highly personalised and nurturing approach. We are committed to helping every student overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. Through strong relationships, therapeutic support, and tailored educational pathways, we create opportunities for pupils to thrive and successfully engage with education. Our staff work collaboratively with families, external agencies, and specialist providers to ensure that every young person receives the support they need to succeed.

We are seeking an exceptional Alternative Provision Manager to play a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable students. This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised, compassionate, and proactive professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people through high-quality alternative provision, strong family engagement, and robust safeguarding practices.

About the Role

As Alternative Provision Manager, you will oversee the coordination, monitoring, and quality assurance of alternative education programmes for students requiring specialist support. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, families, and external providers, you will ensure that students access effective provision that meets their individual needs and helps them achieve the best possible outcomes.

The successful candidate will also support safeguarding processes and work closely with families and external agencies to address barriers to attendance, engagement, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee alternative provision placements and personalised timetables for identified students.
• Develop, review, and monitor individual education plans to ensure provision remains effective and impactful.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, external providers, and partner agencies.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of alternative provision through visits, reviews, and stakeholder feedback.
• Work alongside senior leaders to improve attendance, engagement, and educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Support safeguarding and early help processes, acting as a key link between families, school staff, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to student welfare, provision, and progress.
• Monitor provision-related expenditure and contribute to strategic planning to ensure resources are used effectively.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and multi-agency working.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Has experience coordinating support programmes, interventions, or alternative provision services.
• Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Can communicate confidently and sensitively in challenging situations.
• Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for young people facing barriers to education.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people by ensuring they receive the right support, at the right time, in the right setting. If you are passionate about inclusive education, safeguarding, and helping students overcome barriers to success, we would love to hear from you.

**We encourage early applications and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Centre School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Centre School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-centre-school

Welcome to the The Centre School, Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. We are a SEMH special school providing education for approx 130 students with EHCP’s from across Cambridgeshire. The School opened in January 2009 and is part of the Astrea Academy Trust. We operate a creative curriculum that offers a balance of learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

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