Education Centre Leader: Boost Learner Outcomes

National Skills Agency; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency is seeking an organised, motivated Centre Manager to lead our Basildon training centre. You will oversee the centre team, curriculum delivery, learner support, and day-to-day operations to ensure learner achievement and sustainable delivery.

As a strategic leader you will build relationships with families, schools, and local authorities, drive recruitment, monitor attendance and behaviour, and ensure EHCP targets are met.

Qualifications

• Management qualifications at Level 3 or higher (desirable).
• Quality assurance qualification or willingness to work towards.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (essential).
• Experience managing teams within an educational setting (essential).
• SEN qualifications or experience (essential).
• Experience and understanding of an EHCP (essential).
• Background in further education with a training provider or college.
• Experience managing administrative responsibilities ensuring operations succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the education and training centre and curriculum.
• Provide strategic leadership for operational success of the centre.
• Develop and extend local/national relationships to support growth.
• Ensure support interventions are in place for at-risk learners.
• Attend network meetings with referral agencies and authorities.
• Manage behaviour and attendance of learners.
• Oversee learner recruitment and centre capacity management.
• Ensure EHCP targets are achieved and reviews are timely.
• Safeguarding duties and reporting to safeguarding manager.
• Monitor KPIs and report to Director of Youth Programmes.
• Coordinate with finance to monitor the centre’s finances.
• Build relationships with families and young people.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Level 3 management qualification

Quality assurance qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

National Skills Agency is seeking an organised, motivated Centre Manager to lead our Basildon training centre. You will oversee the centre team, curriculum delivery, learner support, and day-to-day operations to ensure learner achievement and sustainable delivery.

As a strategic leader you will build relationships with families, schools, and local authorities, drive recruitment, monitor attendance and behaviour, and ensure EHCP targets are met.