Professional Lead Access to Education & Alternative Provision

Hounslow Education Partnership; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Hounslow seeks a Professional Lead for Access to Education & Alternative Provision. You will coordinate statutory responsibilities and provide strategic leadership to ensure equitable access to education for all pupils. The ideal candidate will have strong collaborative and innovative skills, committed to improving inclusive practices. This full-time role emphasizes the importance of partnerships with schools and other organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing educational inclusion strategies and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and strengthen borough-wide collaboration.
• Expertise in alternative provision systems and statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory responsibilities for Fair Access.
• Oversee operational management of Children Missing Education.
• Provide strategic leadership for Alternative Provision.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Collaboration

Knowledge of statutory responsibilities

Commitment to inclusive practice

Job description

Professional Lead Access to Education & Alternative Provision

London, England, United Kingdom

About Us

We’re a dedicated council committed to providing excellent services to residents. Our aim is to create positive outcomes for a diverse community, with a culture rooted in inclusion and partnership with suppliers and employers.

About the Role

As a Professional Lead for Access to Education and Alternative Provision, you will work within the Education Inclusion and Participation service function, part of the Access, Inclusion and Participation pillar. You will serve as the council's expert advisor on access to education and alternative provision, working closely with schools, NHS, SEND services and other partners.

The Team You Will Be Working In

The Lifelong Learning, Skills & Employment division provides statutory and community services. The team is organised into four operational service areas under the Children’s & Adults Services Department, aiming to realise the borough’s ‘limitless’ Lifelong Learning Strategy.

About You

• Coordinate statutory responsibilities for Fair Access and strengthen borough-wide collaboration to ensure equitable access for all pupils.
• Oversee operational management of Children Missing Education (CME) and Elective Home Education (EHE) services.
• Provide strategic leadership for Alternative Provision, ensuring compliance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, maintaining quality standards, and expanding partnerships.

We are looking for an innovative, collaborative, knowledge-driven professional committed to inclusive practice and system improvement.

When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 5th January 2026.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training