We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Provision Lead to run The Haven — our nurturing, trauma-informed space for students experiencing anxiety, emotional challenges, or school avoidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of The Haven, ensuring a calm, safe and supportive environment.

• Plan and deliver a structured day, including curriculum catch-up and enrichment.

• Develop personalised support and reintegration plans.

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions focusing on emotional regulation, resilience and confidence.

• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams.

• Track attendance, behaviour and progress, reporting outcomes to senior leaders.

About You

• Experienced in supporting secondary-age students with SEMH or emotional needs.

• Skilled in building positive relationships and using restorative approaches.

• Confident delivering basic curriculum content (English/Maths catch-up).

• Calm, compassionate and resilient, with strong organisational and communication skills.

• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.  

In return we can offer you, 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and car leasing scheme (NHS Fleet Solutions) 

• Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site. 

• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

• The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.