Centre Manager - Alternative Provision

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire
Salary: £34,000+ per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start: New Year 2027
Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced education or pastoral leader looking for an exciting new challenge?

Do you have the confidence, leadership skills and passion to help establish a positive learning environment for young people who may have struggled within mainstream education?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a growing Alternative Provision setting opening a brand-new site in Towcester in the New Year. They are looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the new provision and help establish its culture, standards and approach from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the challenges faced by young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), behavioural difficulties and barriers to accessing traditional education.

About the role

As Centre Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring pupils and staff are supported within a safe, structured and positive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the daily running and organisation of the centre.

• Leading, supporting and motivating the staff team.

• Establishing clear expectations, routines and consistent behaviour management approaches.

• Supporting the development of a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Monitoring pupil engagement, attendance, behaviour and overall progress.

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, tutors and support colleagues.

• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.

• Supporting safeguarding procedures and ensuring appropriate policies and practices are followed.

• Helping develop the provision as it grows, maintaining high standards of care, education and support.

Who are we looking for?

We are keen to hear from candidates with previous leadership or management experience within education, Alternative Provision, SEMH, SEND or similar settings.

You may currently be a Centre Manager, Deputy Head, Pastoral Manager, Behaviour Lead, Senior Teacher or an experienced education professional ready to take the next step.

A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people will be important.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, resilient and passionate about providing opportunities for pupils who need a different approach to education.

What's on offer?

• Salary from £34,000+ per annum.

• The opportunity to lead a brand-new site.

• A chance to shape the culture and development of the provision.

• A rewarding leadership opportunity with scope to make a genuine difference.

• Temporary-to-permanent employment through Tradewind Recruitment.

If you are ready to take ownership of an exciting new provision and help create an environment where young people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Alana at Tradewind Recruitment.