Education Centre Manager – Inclusive Internships Lead

Royal Mencap Society; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is offering an Education Centre Manager role to lead our Supported Internships Programme in Staffordshire. You will manage a team, deliver curriculum-aligned activities and secure high-quality learning outcomes for young people with EHCPs.

The role requires strong Ofsted EIF and ESFA knowledge, safeguarding, and stakeholder collaboration with families, local authorities, and employers. 22.5 hours per week with potential for job sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience managing education/EHCP-based programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF, ESFA and awarding body requirements.
• Experience with safeguarding and contract compliance.
• Proven leadership to manage teams and drive improvement.
• Experience with budget management, data monitoring and reporting against quality KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with partners across education, health and employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of the programme meeting Ofsted/ESFA criteria.
• Embed continuous quality improvement and inclusive practice.
• Create a safe, ambitious learning environment for learners with disabilities.
• Build relationships with local authorities, employers and families.
• Monitor KPIs and learner progression, employment outcomes and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with funding contracts and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Education Centre Management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Quality assurance

OFSTED EIF knowledge

Safeguarding

Leadership

Job description

Mencap is offering an Education Centre Manager role to lead our Supported Internships Programme in Staffordshire. You will manage a team, deliver curriculum-aligned activities and secure high-quality learning outcomes for young people with EHCPs.

The role requires strong Ofsted EIF and ESFA knowledge, safeguarding, and stakeholder collaboration with families, local authorities, and employers. 22.5 hours per week with potential for job sharing.