Alternative Provision Officer
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Posted on:
17 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Reference
004841Closing Date
21/11/2025Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Education SEND & Schools
Category
Education - Education SEND & Schools - All
Job Title
Alternative Provision Officer
Grade
BBU09
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 38220
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Alternative Provision Officer to join our Education Inclusion Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who require education outside of mainstream school settings.
You will play a key role in ensuring high quality appropriate and effective alternative provision for pupils who are unable to attend school due to exclusion medical needs or other complex circumstances.
Working closely with schools families and external providers you will ensure that every child receives the education and support they deserve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and monitor all placements within alternative provision ensuring quality safety and educational outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with schools social care SEND and health professionals to identify appropriate education pathways.
- Track attendance progress and wellbeing of pupils accessing alternative provision.
- Ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local policies relating to alternative education and exclusions.
- Contribute to commissioning quality assurance and development of the local alternative provision framework.
- Provide advice and challenge to schools to prevent unnecessary exclusions and support inclusive practice.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date:21st November 2025
Interview Date: 3rd December 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Bedford Borough Council is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant Care Leavers Covenant and is a Disability Confident Employer. For more information please visit Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Enhanced DBS Post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
Yes
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
