Centre Manager – Alternative Education Provision, KPI EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the Stoke-on-Trent provision within an alternative education setting. You will manage staff, govern timetabling and programme delivery, and build strong relationships with students, families and external partners.

This full-time, permanent role requires leadership experience in schools or education-focused environments, a commitment to high standards, and a willingness to drive improvements in outcomes for young

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRUs, youth services or other education-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

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.

KPI Education – Long-Term & Permanent Education Recruitment Specialists