16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 8 - 10 – 19 – 28 (Dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team!

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The Director of Alternative Provision Pathway will lead the development and delivery of initiatives that support learners experiencing challenging social circumstances, including those who may be involved with or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system, exploitation, substance misuse, or other vulnerabilities.

If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.

Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.

What the school offers its staff

  • Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
  • Career development opportunities
  • Excellent resources and facilities
  • A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
  • Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
  • As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Director of Alternative Provision Pathway - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands School

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 16
School size
54 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Woodlands School website
Email address
lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk
Phone number
01939 232372
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Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

Arranging a visit to Woodlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk.

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