Head of School - Alternative Provision

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Learning Partnership is seeking an ambitious and compassionate Head of School to provide visible, day-to-day leadership of our Alternative Provision school. Operating at Deputy Headteacher level, under the strategic direction of the Executive Headteacher and Director of Inclusion, you will lead school improvement and ensure pupils receive a safe, high-quality, personalised education that helps them re-engage with learning and achieve positive next steps. You will lead teaching and learning, curriculum delivery, safeguarding, behaviour and attendance, creating a calm, inclusive environment where trauma-informed and relational approaches sit alongside high expectations. The role also includes daily school operations, developing and supporting staff, and building strong partnerships with families, referring schools and external agencies to remove barriers to pupils’ progress and wellbeing. We are looking for a qualified teacher with successful senior leadership experience and a proven record of improving provision and pupil outcomes. You will bring a strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND and inclusive practice, alongside the ability to motivate teams and combine warmth and compassion with clear accountability. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils whose previous experiences of education may have been challenging, while contributing to Oak Learning Partnership’s inclusive mission. Why Join Ash Grove School

Ash Grove School, formally Spring Lane School, is a specialist Pupil Referral Unit, dedicated to providing tailored education and support for young people facing challenges in mainstream education. We offer a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with learning, develop resilience, and achieve personal success. Our dedicated staff work closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Ash Grove School on 0161 724 2900or by emailing enquiries@ashgrove.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

What the school offers its staff

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Ash Grove School on

0161 724 2900or by emailing enquiries@ashgrove.oaklp.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.