Co-Head of Centre; Secondary

Overview

About the role:

Co-Head of Centre, Grade L10, salary £74,479‑£82,888, Permanent, Required for April 2026. New River College Secondary, inclusive, supporting pupils with complex needs. The postholder will lead the secondary alternative provision, manage a team of teachers and support staff, implement policies, oversee evaluation and curriculum delivery, ensure high standards for pupils with EHC plans, exclusions, or SEMH challenges. Support external professionals (CAMHS, EPS, Family Support) and oversee their work.

• Lead the secondary alternative provision and manage a team of teachers and support staff.
• Implement effective policies and procedures to support high standards of educational achievement.
• Oversee self‑evaluation and curriculum delivery.
• Support pupils with EHC plans, exclusions, or at risk of exclusion.
• Work with external professionals (CAMHS, EPS, Family Support) and oversee their work.
• Maintaining presence on site and visible leadership.

• Experience leading secondary alternative provision or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of EHC, exclusions, and SEMH challenges.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 25 February 2026, 23:59. Interview dates:
Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March 2026. To apply, submit an expression of interest to Nigel Smith via email nige For informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Nigel Smith, Executive Headteacher, , nige The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Safeguarding checks required.

New River College 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 need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. As part of our Safeguarding checks, an online search to ascertain the suitability of the candidate to work with vulnerable young people will be done for all shortlisted candidates.