Director of Learning - West Sussex Alternative Provision College

About WSAPC

West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on eight separate sites and two peripatetic services, providing education and intervention for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities:, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision.

West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is seeking an exceptional Director of Learning to join its Executive Leadership Team. This is a senior strategic role for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about high quality, inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

The Director of Learning holds strategic oversight of the quality of education, curriculum implementation, inclusion and pupil outcomes across WSAPC provisions, working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Heads of School and curriculum leaders.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering an ambitious, sustainable and adaptive curriculum that meets the complex needs of pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and barriers to mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum design, quality of education and inclusion across WSAPC
• Drive school improvement through effective monitoring, evaluation and evidence informed practice
• Lead the development of ambitious, accessible curriculum pathways, including vocational and reintegration routes
• Oversee teaching quality, assessment, progress tracking and outcomes across provisions
• Line manage and support Heads of School and curriculum leaders
• Champion inclusive, trauma informed and relational practice
• Use data intelligently to inform strategic decision making and improve outcomes
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and statutory compliance
• Work in partnership with schools, FE colleges and external agencies to secure strong alternative provision pathways
• Play a central role in Ofsted inspections, governance reporting and accountability processes

What You Need to Succeed The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Significant senior leadership experience at a strategic level
• A strong track record of improving curriculum quality and pupil outcomes
• In depth knowledge of SEND, SEMH and alternative provision
• Excellent understanding of assessment, progress and data driven improvement
• Proven experience leading and developing staff teams
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• The ability to remain calm, solution focused and resilient in complex settings
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion

Why Join WSAPC?

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• Be part of a values driven, inclusive organisation with a strong moral purpose
• Join a committed Executive Leadership Team shaping future provision across West Sussex
• Access high quality professional development and leadership opportunities

Further Information

WSAPC School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.