Head of Alternative Education Job at Empower Family Group (Taunton)

Job Description

Empower Family Group is looking for an ambitious, experienced, and strategically minded Head of Alternative Education to lead and grow our Alternative Provision (AP). Currently centred around our Quantock Outdoor Education Service based in Taunton, this role will be responsible for overseeing, developing and expanding Empowers AP across the South West. This is a newly created, senior role that represents an exciting moment in our journey and a genuine opportunity to shape something form the ground up. You will work closely with our Director and wider leadership team to build a high quality, sustainable and impactful provision that makes a real difference to the children and the Young People that we support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and driven leader who is passionate about outdoor learning and making a meaningful difference. You’ll play a key role in shaping the service, unlocking opportunities for growth, supporting staff, and ensuring every young person benefits from a safe, engaging, and enriching experience.

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of outdoor education programmes, ensuring high standards of care
Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement to meet the needs of all young people
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local authorities, parents, and external professionals
Manage referrals and bookings, ensuring appropriate placements and effective planning
Supervise, support, and develop staff through regular supervisions, appraisals, and training opportunities
Ensure robust health and safety procedures are in place, including risk assessments
Monitor service quality through observations, feedback, and performance tracking
Maintain accurate records, including safeguarding logs, reports, and operational documentation
Contribute to the strategic growth and implement change that encourages the development of the service, business cases and funding bids that support sustainable growth
Service responsibility as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), promoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring the wellbeing of all learners

Requirements

Proven experience at a senior level working in an alternative provision or education settings
Track record of developing, growing and improving alternative provisions or education settings
Strong understanding of alternative provisions or education settings including commissioning, local authority relationships, and the needs of young people
Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and risk management
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team as well as being able to work independently
Experience working with children and young people, including SEN
Experience developing and delivering curriculum-based programmes and championing change and improvement
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Resilient, self-reflective and willingness to develop your own skills
Knowledge of EHCP processes and multi-agency working
Full UK driving licence
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Free personable mortgage advice
Access to the Blue Light Card (discounts)
Access to a staff discount scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and Wellbeing support via the Wisdom app
NEST pension
Paid training and development opportunities
Paid 30 minutes lunch break

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