Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £55,224 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people?
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Alternative Provision and SEND Education Advisor to join our Education and Skills team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that children and young people placed in Alternative Provision (AP) and Inclusion Bases receive safe, high-quality education and support that enables them to thrive.
About the Role
As the Alternative Provision and SEND Education Advisor, you will provide strategic oversight and quality assurance of commissioned Alternative Provision and Inclusion Bases. Through a programme of planned and unannounced visits, you will evaluate the quality of education, safeguarding arrangements, attendance, learner engagement and outcomes for children and young people.
Working closely with schools, providers, SEND services, safeguarding partners and local authority colleagues, you will provide both support and challenge to providers, helping to drive continuous improvement and ensure that every placement is safe, effective and delivers positive outcomes.
You will also contribute to commissioning decisions, identify emerging risks and trends, and provide advice to senior leaders to support service development and strategic planning.
What You'll Be Doing
- Undertaking quality assurance and safeguarding visits to Alternative Provision providers and Inclusion Bases.
- Evaluating the quality of education, attendance, engagement and learner outcomes.
- Assessing safeguarding arrangements, safer recruitment processes and child protection practices.
- Producing detailed reports that identify strengths, areas for development and required actions.
- Monitoring provider compliance with statutory requirements and local authority expectations.
- Supporting providers to improve standards through effective challenge and professional dialogue.
- Working collaboratively with schools, SEND services, social care and safeguarding partners.
- Identifying risks, trends and gaps in provision and contributing to strategic planning.
- Supporting commissioning decisions and provider approval processes.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Significant leadership experience within an educational setting.
- A strong understanding of Alternative Provision, inclusion and SEND.
- Detailed knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Experience of quality assurance, audit, inspection or monitoring activity.
- Experience of evaluating educational quality and safeguarding practice.
- Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills.
- The ability to build strong relationships while providing constructive challenge.
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of some of children and young people. You will join a dedicated team that is committed to ensuring all learners can access high-quality provision that supports their educational achievement, wellbeing and future success.
If you are an experienced education professional with a passion for inclusion, safeguarding and improving educational quality, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape positive outcomes for children and young people across our local area.
For an informal conversation, please contact kerry.smith@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
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