Director of Alternative Provision Pathway
| Posting date: | 01 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3053726f-726d-4b11-9359-95319e983de3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team!
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Director of Alternative Provision Pathway will lead the development and delivery of initiatives that support learners experiencing challenging social circumstances, including those who may be involved with or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system, exploitation, substance misuse, or other vulnerabilities.
If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.
Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.
What the school offers its staff
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our amazing special school is growing - we need you to be part of our wonderful team!
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Director of Alternative Provision Pathway will lead the development and delivery of initiatives that support learners experiencing challenging social circumstances, including those who may be involved with or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system, exploitation, substance misuse, or other vulnerabilities.
If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.
Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.
What the school offers its staff
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 18 schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.