Join Us in Shaping Inclusive Education Across Our Trust

Are you ready to make a transformative impact in the lives of young people and lead the development of our new Internal Alternative Provision (IAP)?

The Apex is our innovative provision designed to support secondary-age students at risk of exclusion or disengagement. Rooted in the principles of inclusion, equity, and emotional well-being, The Apex offers a structured, personalised programme that balances academic progress with social-emotional development in a nurturing environment.

We are seeking a talented, driven, and inspirational IAP Lead to spearhead the strategy and growth of this exciting initiative. If our vision of “Creating inclusive pathways for success, belonging, and reintegration” resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• A passionate leader with a strong track record in education and inclusion

• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn vision into reality

• A commitment to fostering belonging and success for every learner

• A commitment to building strong working relationships with professionals, families and the wider community, enhancing trust and engagement.

• Open mind, adaptability and positive outlook

In return we offer:-

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

• Care First employee assistance programme

• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• two-week, half-term break in October 

• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit The Trust’s careers page Our Vacancies | Beyond Schools Trust  

Visits to the Trust are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Jola Studniarz-Thring via email at jstudniarz-thring@beyondschools.co.uk 

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.  

Safeguarding Commitment 

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement 

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.