senploy • Ipswich, Suffolk

Head of Provisions

About this role

Prospero Teaching are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Provisions to join a well-established Alternative Provision/PRU in Ipswich from September. This is a full-time, permanent leadership opportunity for someone passionate about transforming outcomes for young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, or educational support.

The successful candidate will lead the provision, oversee staff, ensure high-quality teaching and learning, and help shape a supportive, structured environment where students can re-engage with education. This role requires resilience, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by pupils outside mainstream schooling.

Location - Ipswich Position - Head of Provisions Type of work - Leadership role within Alternative Provisions/PRU Start date - September Duration / Likely Duration - Permanent Full time/part-time - Full time Salary - Dependent on experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Proven leadership experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU, or similar setting

Strong understanding of behaviour management and SEMH needs

Recent experience in a UK educational environment

Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable)

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house Training and Development Team

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role, please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.