Job Description

Job Advert

Job Post Summary

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Pay:

28,000 - 30,000 per year

(Term time only may be considered - pro rata)

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At

Switch Up

, we provide individual, life-changing support to young people in communities affected by crime and violence. Through

sport, mentoring, alternative education and personal development

, we help young people improve their mental and physical wellbeing, build confidence and realise their full potential.


We work with some of the most disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people, many of whom have struggled in mainstream education due to exclusion, SEMH needs, SEN, trauma or complex life circumstances. Our Alternative Provision plays a vital role in supporting young people to move

"Over The Bridge"

into positive outcomes in education, training or employment.


This is an exciting opportunity to join Switch Up as

Head of Alternative Provision

, a senior role responsible for leading our education team, overseeing high-quality alternative education delivery and ensuring strong safeguarding, compliance and outcomes.

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The Role

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As Head of Alternative Provision, you will work closely with the

Operations Delivery Manager

to lead and develop our education provision across Nottingham and Mansfield. You will:

Lead, support and manage a team of

Education Tutors

Act as a

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Oversee quality, compliance and funded targets Hold your own caseload of young people Ensure education delivery is engaging, inclusive and outcome-focused

You will be a confident leader with strong education experience, able to balance

strategic oversight with hands-on delivery

, and passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to learning.

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Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage the education team, including recruitment, induction, supervision and appraisal Deliver and quality assure Alternative Provision education for young people aged pre- and post-16 Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR and policy compliance at all times Coordinate education delivery, tutor allocation, lesson observations and learner progress Lead on qualifications delivery (including ASDAN and NOCN) and resource development Monitor attendance, engagement, outcomes and progression data Build positive relationships with schools, referrers, statutory partners and families Attend multi-agency meetings and represent Switch Up professionally Contribute to the development of new education projects and funded programmes Support mentoring delivery where required

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About You

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You will:

Have experience leading or coordinating

alternative education or AP provision

Be confident managing staff performance and supporting professional development Have strong safeguarding knowledge and be willing to act as

DSL

Be organised, resilient and confident working with complex young people Be passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed education Have excellent communication, reporting and relationship-building skills Be comfortable working in a paperless, data-driven environment

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If You Can:

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Bring out the best in both

young people and staff

Lead with empathy, consistency and high expectations Stay calm and solutions-focused when things are challenging Believe that

every young person can succeed with the right support

Balance structure with creativity in education delivery

We'd love to hear from you.

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Key Information

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Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed term with possibility to become permanent

Location:

+ Switch Up Community Hub - Mansfield
+ Switch Up Community Hub - Nottingham
+ NTU Dryden Centre, Nottingham

Work pattern:

In person, some flexibility required

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Benefits

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Company pension Free gym membership and fitness classes On-site gym Free parking

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Essential Requirements

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Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List) Experience working with young people in education, AP or youth settings * Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours