Internal Alternative Provision Lead
Required from: 21st August 2026
Grade: 8, Pay Point 15-18
£28,604.00 - £31,028.00 per annum (FTE)
£25,109.07 - £27,236.90 per annum (Actual)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks)
8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00-3.30pm Friday
Are you ready to make a transformative impact in the lives of young people and lead the development of our new Internal Alternative Provision (AP), ‘The Bridge’?
We are seeking a talented, driven and inspirational IAP Lead to spearhead the strategy and growth of this exciting initiative who has the ability to work with identified students to prevent disengagement with school, liaising with school staff, parents/carers, external agencies and alternative providers in the full range of age and ability at our 11-16 school.
The role requires proactive leadership, continuous professional development, and strong collaboration with all to improve outcomes for students at a high risk of disengagement.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is 9.00am, Friday 19th June 2026.
Please Note: We may review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. As such, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.
Application Process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Jen Steere – Headteacher
Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HX
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.