Alternative Provision Lead

Are you an ambitious, compassionate QTS-qualified educator ready to build something extraordinary? At King’s Academy Ringmer, we are launching a high-quality, nurturing Alternative Provision to help students rebuild their confidence, master core literacy and numeracy skills and re-engage with learning. Reporting directly to SLT, you will shape the curriculum, lead personal development, and create a calm, highly structured environment where students overcome barriers and thrive. If you possess exceptional restorative and de-escalation skills, deep SEND knowledge and a relentless belief in every young person's potential, join us to pioneer a provision that turns challenge into success.

As a valued member of our staff team, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment opportunities and collaborating with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. You will uphold the Trust values of Honesty, Faith and Courage in your daily practice and be committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives while developing their own practice within a supportive school and growing Trust.

About you

You are a passionate and reflective teacher with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Whether you are an experienced teacher or at an earlier stage in your career, you are able to engage and inspire students and help them develop a curiosity for the past and success in the subject.

You have experience of planning and delivering lessons that challenge and support learners of all abilities and are confident in using assessment to inform your teaching and improve outcomes. You understand the importance of creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

You are a positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and families and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school. You are resilient, adaptable and committed to your own professional development.

Above all, you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• A growing school which now is one of the highest performing schools in East Sussex for Attainment 8 outcomes (2026)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
• There is an exceptional programme of enrichment, designed to appeal to all. As one pupil said, representing the views of many, ‘This is a school with something for everyone.’ (OFSTED, 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two week October half term and bespoke wellbeing days
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2026 at 8am. Interview date TBC