Centre Manager – Alternative Education Provision

KPI EDUCATION; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is seeking a Centre Manager to lead the Stoke-on-Trent provision, ensuring outstanding operational performance and a safe, engaging environment for young people.

You will manage day-to-day operations, develop staff, oversee timetabling and programme delivery, and build strong relationships with students, families and external partners to drive positive educational outcomes in an alternative provision setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRUs, or other education-focused environments.
• Organised and confident leadership with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards in an alternative education setting.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the centre's day-to-day operations.
• Lead, motivate and support the centre team.
• Oversee timetabling, resources and programme delivery.
• Support staff performance and development.
• Ensure health, safety and organisational policies are followed.
• Build relationships with students, families and external stakeholders.
• Develop community and external partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records and operational reporting.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the centre.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Stakeholder engagement

Health and safety

Job description

Centre Manager – Alternative Education Provision

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £30,420 – £33,738.80 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced education professional ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you have the confidence to lead staff, engage young people and ensure an education centre operates to the highest standards?

Could you make a genuine impact within an alternative education setting?

KPI Education is working with a growing education organisation to recruit a dedicated and ambitious Centre Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operation of its Stoke-on-Trent provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Leader, Behaviour Manager, SEN professional, Alternative Provision practitioner, Teacher or existing Centre Manager looking for increased responsibility.

Centre Manager – Key Information

• £30,420 – £33,738.80 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• Stoke-on-Trent

• Leadership and operational responsibility

• Work closely with staff, students, families and external stakeholders

• Oversee the successful delivery of programmes and interventions

• Excellent progression opportunity within a growing organisation

• Driving licence preferred

The Role

As Centre Manager, you will take ownership of the smooth and effective running of the provision.

You will lead, motivate and support the centre team, ensuring consistently high standards while creating a positive, structured and engaging environment for young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the centre's day-to-day operations

• Leading and developing staff

• Overseeing timetabling, resources and programme delivery

• Supporting staff performance and professional development

• Ensuring health, safety and organisational policies are followed

• Building strong relationships with students, families and stakeholders

• Developing community and external partnerships

• Maintaining accurate records and operational reporting

• Helping shape the continued growth and success of the centre

Who Are We Looking For?

KPI Education would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in schools, SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRUs, youth services or other education-focused environments.

You should be an organised and confident leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.

Most importantly, you will understand that successful alternative education requires high expectations, consistency, strong relationships and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Interested?

If you are ready to step into a rewarding leadership role and believe you could make an impact as a Centre Manager in Stoke-on-Trent.