Education Manager

Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Programme Coordinator to manage their Supported Internships Programme. You will oversee the operational delivery and ensure compliance with Ofsted and DFE standards, while leading a dedicated team to empower young people with learning disabilities. This full-time role offers a supportive environment and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience managing similar projects with young people who have EHCPs.
• Knowledge of DFE and awarding body requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding and partnership with support services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational delivery of the programme.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Experience managing education, SEND, or supported employment programmes

Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework

Excellent leadership skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self‑motivated Programme Coordinator to manage our Supported Internships Programme in the Birmingham area. This position is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team to deliver Supported Internships to young people in Birmingham on our DFN Project Search sites who have an Education Health and Care Plan. They will ensure that the programme is delivered to the agreed curriculum, frameworks and methodology and ensure they meet internal and external standards for quality and impact. This includes Ofsted and DFE criteria. The role would suit someone with an educational/teaching background who has experience of managing similar projects. You'll be responsible for?

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operational delivery of the programme in line with Ofsted, DFE, and awarding body requirements.
• Embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement, learner progress, and inclusive practice.
• Creating a safe, supportive and ambitious learning environment for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, employers, families, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and outcomes, including learner progression, sustained employment, and quality indicators.
• Ensuring full compliance with funding contracts, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing education, SEND, or supported employment programmes, particularly with young people with EHCPs.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF), DFE and awarding body requirements.
• A solid understanding of contract compliance, safeguarding, and working in partnership with families and support services.
• Excellent leadership skills – able to manage performance, motivate teams, and embed inclusive, person‑centred approaches.
• Experience in budget management, effective data monitoring, and reporting against quality benchmarks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across education, health, and employment sectors.
• Driver preferred but not essential.

Please see the Job Description for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role. If you're ready to lead a committed team and deliver real outcomes for young people with SEND, please apply with your up to date application and covering statement. All candidates offered an interview will be asked to provide evidence of GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths qualifications.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!