RESTART Lead

Who We Are & What We Stand For

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Helping young people reconnect, re-engage and realise their potential

The RESTART (Reintegration into Education and School Through Achieving Resilience Together) provision sits within Education, Schools and Inclusion, supporting children and young people who face barriers to school attendance. Based at the Restart Hub in Dunston, the team works closely with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to promote inclusive practice, improve engagement, and enable successful reintegration into mainstream education. The service is focused on resilience, relationships, and tailored support, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve positive educational outcomes.

Making education accessible again for every child

What You'll Get To Do

• Coordinate and manage Gateshead Council’s statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, ensuring the effective commissioning, delivery, quality assurance and continuous review of suitable education provision for children and young people who are unable to attend school due to illness.
• Coordinate and manage RESTART (Reintegration into Education and School Through Achieving Resilience Together) alternative provision, with responsibility for its strategic operation, staff, quality of education, and progress and outcomes for children and young people with anxiety and other social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Lead the Council’s statutory duties under Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, ensuring suitable and timely education for pupils unable to attend school due to illness.
• Oversee the commissioning, coordination and quality assurance of provision, ensuring it is appropriate, effective and supports pupil engagement, progress and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain clear systems to monitor attendance, participation and attainment, using data to drive improvement.
• Ensure regular review of provision and plans, adapting support in response to pupils’ changing needs.
• Work in partnership with schools, families, health and other professionals to support pupils holistically.
• Actively support and plan for the reintegration of pupils back into school or into appropriate longer-term provision.
• Attend and contribute to relevant panels, case discussions and decision-making forums, ensuring appropriate placement and provision decisions are made.
• Lead and manage RESTART alternative provision, ensuring high-quality teaching, a suitable curriculum and strong pastoral support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Provide line management and professional support to staff, promoting high expectations and driving continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of RESTART, ensuring strong pupil progress and positive outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion and equality underpin all aspects of practice.
• Manage resources effectively and contribute to service planning and reporting.