Interim Head of Provision Greater Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Head of Provision to oversee the daily operations of a specialist therapeutic SEMH provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards in education, safeguarding, wellbeing, and operational practice. This role involves leading and supporting a team of teaching and support staff to ensure that pupils with SEND receive high-quality, adaptive, and trauma-informed education. The Head of Provision will also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead, playing a key role in protecting children and young people and working closely with families, schools, and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Applicants for the Head of Provision role at the company should have experience in leading or managing a team within education, SEND, specialist, or alternative provision. A strong understanding of safeguarding, experience as a DSL, or the knowledge and experience required to undertake the role is essential. The ideal candidate will be confident in using trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and relational approaches, and have excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and care, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Head of Provision will also be expected to build effective partnerships with parents, carers, schools, and external agencies, and to promote continuous improvement across education, therapeutic practice, and safeguarding.

Hiring Company

Suffolk County Council