Head Teacher | Alternative Provision | Burnley
6 days ago
Burnley
Are you a visionary, resilient, and inspirational Senior Leader ready to take the reins and drive transformative change as a Headteacher of an Alternative Provision (AP)? We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated leader to champion our AP in Accrington. This is a challenging yet profoundly rewarding role for an individual committed to improving the life chances of vulnerable young people who face complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) barriers and disengagement from mainstream education. If you possess the strategic vision and therapeutic expertise to lead a specialist team, we want to hear from you. Core Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Vision As Headteacher, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the welfare, educational progress, and strategic direction of the provision. Vision and Strategy: Define, articulate, and implement a compelling strategic vision for the AP, ensuring every aspect of the provision meets the diverse and complex needs of its pupils. Quality of Education: Ensure the delivery of a flexible, engaging, and highly personalised curriculum (KS3/KS4) that leads to positive academic, vocational, and emotional outcomes. Pastoral and Ethos: Establish and embed a strong, positive, trauma-informed, and restorative ethos throughout the provision, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-expectations culture. Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of finance, resource allocation, premises m...