Centre Manager (Employability/Study Programmes)

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Recruitment is seeking a Centre Manager (Employability/Study Programmes) for our Ipswich location. The role leads a team of Tutors to ensure high-quality delivery, learner progression and strong performance across Study Programme provision, including SEND delivery.

You will own the learner journey, manage admissions and engagement, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with contractual and Ofsted requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of a Level 3 Teaching/Management qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (Functional Skills or GCSE equivalents).
• Proven leadership experience in a similar role with SEND knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of Tutors to achieve high performance and quality delivery.
• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management and performance of the training centre and Study Programme provision (including SEND).
• Oversee learner journey: admissions, engagement, retention, achievement and progression.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Quality assurance

Coaching & development

Education

Teaching/Management qualification (Level 3)

Maths & English (Level 2)

Job description

Centre Manager (Employability/Study Programmes)

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £36k - 38k (depending upon skills and experience)

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role duties:

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of Tutors to achieve sustained high performance, quality of delivery and compliance.
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the training centre and Study Programme provision, including SEND delivery.
• Have overall responsibility for the learner journey, ensuring effective admissions, engagement, retention, achievement, progression and positive destinations.
• Effectively performance manage staff through regular reviews, observations, coaching and development, addressing under-performance and implementing clear improvement actions where required.
• Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement, overseeing audits, observations, SAR and QIP activity and ensuring actions are delivered within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Head of Education, quality team and wider stakeholders to ensure contractual, Ofsted, awarding body and organisational requirements are consistently met.
• Take ownership of centre performance, using learner, staff and financial data to identify trends, manage risks and drive improvements across the provision.
• Work closely with the Head of Education and senior leadership team on contractual, funding and financial requirements, ensuring KPIs and organisational objectives are achieved.
• Lead the development and maintenance of an inclusive, high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, and aligns with Ofsted and awarding body requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Teaching / Management qualification at a minimum of Level 3.
• Must hold a minimum of a Level 2 in Maths and English (Functional Skills or GCSE equivalents).
• Proven experience of working within a similar leadership role, with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive education.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team and foster a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

KM Recruitment receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities