Alternative Provision Manager

We are opening a new Alternative Provision in Horsham and we are looking for a compassionate and experienced manager to lead our new site!

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Main purpose of the role:  

This is more than a job, this a role for those seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people. We are seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Manager, with strong relationship building skills, to be a positive role model for our young people and instructors. You will need to be able to set clear boundaries, be patient and proactive. Every day will be different; you will need to work flexibly to provide a consistent approach to supporting young people and our team of instructors to engage and progress within their individual aims and objectives.

Leading at Tisman’s Alternative Provision will mean working as a part of a multi-faceted program. Our program helps young people who can’t attend mainstream schools or find themselves waiting for a placement and in need of a bridge in between. Many young people need bespoke strategies to support them in attending and engaging in education and we provide this tailored approach to all.  

To lead a team of 3-15 instructors, plan, develop and deliver a high-quality activities within Tisman's Alternative Provision, supporting up to 14 children and young people each day who have experienced challenges in mainstream settings. The manager will ensure we provide nurturing; therapeutic outdoor learning rooted in Tisman's values of connection, community and creativity.

Our ethos is Connection, Community, Creativity - Growing Potential Through Relationships, Nature and Nourishment.

Applications close: 15th February 2026

To apply, please visit: MyNewTerm_Alternative Provision Manager

Requirements

Safeguarding

The successful candidate is committed to child protection and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share the same passion and commitment as our mission statement reiterates, supporting the potential to achieve.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023) provide that certain convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry or Justice website or see here Unlock - Filtering Guidance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.