Alternative Provision Coordinator

About the Role

We seek to appoint an Alternative Provision Coordinator to start as soon as possible. This will be to work in our new internal alternative provision, which has been set up to support pupils who are struggling to access the mainstream curriculum or who are at risk of permanent exclusion. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communications skills, patience and the ability to develop a rapport with pupils and parents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education or similar roles, with excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and managing the delivery of high-quality education and support for students in an alternative setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the experience to effectively coordinate and support our team, we’d love to hear from you

About the School

Lister Community School is a large 11-16 Academy at the heart of its community, and is part of the Newham Community Learning Trust. Our vision is to provide a world class international education for young people in Newham. We firmly believe our young people have the right to the same quality of teaching and range of opportunities as at any school in the country, and our ethos is one of continuous improvement, with a focus on strong partnerships and staff development. Over the last ten years we have significantly raised academic standards and are now the school of choice for our local community. 

In November 2024 , Ofsted found that the school has maintained the good quality of education and ‘made strong progress in many aspects of the school’s provision‘ since our previous inspection in December 2018. Our many strengths are highlighted, including how students are ‘courteous and articulate’ and ‘enjoy school and value the wide range of opportunities they are given’. We are very proud that the report recognises our high aspirations, the hard work and good behaviour of our students, and the dedication and commitment of our staff.

At Lister Community School, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Interview: w/c 27th January 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

***Successful candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis

Application Process

Interested candidates should read the Job Description & Person Specification, before submitting a completed Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE:  

1. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. We will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the process. Please note we do not have parking facilities onsite. 
2. Lister Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment checks. Identity, Prohibition, Qualification, Barred List, Enhanced DBS, Section 128, Overseas, Right to work, Reference, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all applicable posts at the School. 
3. In accordance with paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024), Lister Community School will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If shortlisted for the role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.