Head of Alternative Provision - Sports Boxing Focus

• Location: Nottingham
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Join our client, an innovative alternative provision focused on transforming the lives of young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Our program uniquely integrates high-quality education with the discipline of boxing, aiming to empower students with both academic and personal skills for success.

My client is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Alternative Provision to lead our sports-focused initiative, with a strong emphasis on boxing. You will be pivotal in managing, leading, and developing the provision, ensuring high standards of education, coaching, and personal development.

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the alternative provision, integrating boxing and sports into the curriculum.
• Develop and implement a robust curriculum that balances academic learning with boxing training and personal development.
• Ensure exceptional pastoral care, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to enhance student engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with local communities, stakeholders, and partner organisations to expand opportunities in sports and professional boxing networks.
• Manage and support staff, including boxing coaches and teachers, fostering professional development.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, celebrating academic and sporting achievements.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents/carers, involving them in their child's progress.
• Manage financial resources effectively, ensuring sustainability.
• Uphold all regulatory and educational standards, including safeguarding and health and safety policies.
• Promote the ethos of the provision and enhance its profile within educational and sporting communities.

• Proven leadership experience in education or sports, ideally within an alternative or non-mainstream setting.
• Strong background in boxing, with coaching, training, or competing experience.
• Expertise in curriculum design, particularly integrating sports into educational frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of safeguarding practices and experience with vulnerable youth.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to student-centered education and a passion for empowering young people.
• Relevant qualifications in education, sport, coaching, or management.

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).
• Boxing coaching qualifications (e.g., England Boxing Level 1 or 2).
• Leadership experience in a sports-based alternative provision.

• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to significantly impact young people's lives.
• A dynamic team passionate about education and sports.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.