Alternative Provision Base Lead (SEMH & Behavioural Recovery)

Job Details

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs?

St John’s Middle School is seeking a committed and resilient Alternative Provision Base Lead to establish and lead our new internal provision for pupils requiring behavioural and emotional support.

This is a rare opportunity to build a provision from the ground up, shaping its vision, systems, and curriculum to meet the needs of vulnerable learners.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a specialist SEMH provision
• Deliver bespoke learning for small groups and individuals
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation and behaviour recovery
• Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies
• Reintegration planning into mainstream classrooms

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in SEMH or alternative provision
• Is calm, resilient, and highly relational
• Can design and adapt personalised learning approaches
• Has strong behaviour management expertise
• Is passionate about inclusion and pupil success

Safeguarding Commitment The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to the promotion of fundamental British values. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to complete a self-declaration form as part of the safer recruitment process.

As part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, we offer:

• The chance to shape a new provision
• A supportive leadership team
• A strong culture of innovation, creativity and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on children’s lives

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to engage, motivate and inspire pupils
• Is committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Works effectively as part of a team-focused and supportive staff community
• Shares our commitment to the values and ethos of a Church of England school

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated person to join a vibrant school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow professionally.

If you would like further information or to talk to a member of staff about the school or arrange a tour please call [contact hidden] and ask to speak to Kate Gallinagh or email: [contact hidden]

The Trust and all its schools 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 required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please feel free to apply on line or via the website or alternatively an application form and further details can be obtained below or from:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by email or post.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as   your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website https://www.st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk

Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Point: 1 to Point 6 Dependant on experience (£22,601 - £35,259 FTE)

Location: St John's CE Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DH

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Interviews: TBC

Company

St John's CE Middle Academy -- formerly 'St John's CofE Foundation Middle School' -- is a middle school located in the town of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. As of 2017, St John's have 648 students on roll, all aged between 9 and 13. In 2020 that figure was recorded as 640