Head of Provision

Role: Head of Provision - Specialist SEMH and Autism Hub

Location: Tavistock

Salary: L10 - L16 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Start: June 2025 (sooner if possible)

Are you an experienced leader passionate about shaping specialist education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and autism?

We are looking for a Head of Provision to lead a brand-new specialist hub in Tavistock, Devon. This innovative setting is designed to support students with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and anxiety linked to autism, offering them a tailored, nurturing and structured environment to help them thrive.

About the role:

As Head of Provision, you will be at the forefront of establishing and leading this specialist education hub, which will support up to 30 pupils from Year 3 to Year 11, all with EHCPs. You will shape the vision, develop strategic plans and create a positive learning environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Provide strategic direction and operational leadership, ensuring a high-quality provision 
• Develop Tailored Strategies: Implement innovative approaches to support students with SEMH and autism
• Manage Daily Operations: Oversee staffing, budgets and regulatory compliance to maintain excellence in provision
• Create a Supportive Culture: Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment where students feel safe and empowered
• Engage with Stakeholders: Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Use data and evidence-based strategies to enhance student outcomes and staff development

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with relevant postgraduate qualifications
• Substantial leadership experience within SEMH or SEN settings
• A deep understanding of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), autism and mental health support
• Strong organisational and strategic planning abilities, with a track record of positive change management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with parents, professionals and external agencies

Why join this provision?

• Brand-new Specialist Setting: Play a pivotal role in shaping a unique educational environment
• Career Growth: Lead a provision that is designed for innovation and excellence
• Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals passionate about SEMH and autism support
• Beautiful Location: Be part of an inspiring educational project in the heart of Devon

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people who need specialist support to succeed.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. 

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. 

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive: 

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay