Education Manager

Mencap; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a passionate Programme Coordinator to manage their Supported Internships Programme. This full-time role involves leading a team to deliver the program for young people with disabilities, ensuring compliance with all educational and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in educational management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to inclusive practices. Excellent benefits are offered, including generous holiday and retail discounts.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience managing education, SEND, or supported employment programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and DFE requirements.
• Ability to motivate teams and embed inclusive, person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of the programme in compliance with standards.
• Create a supportive learning environment for young people with disabilities.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Continuous quality improvement

Inclusive practice

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Programme Coordinator to manage our Supported Internships Programme in the Barnet 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 Barnet 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, including Ofsted and DFE criteria.

The role would suit someone with an educational/teaching background who has experience of managing similar projects.

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 and Experience

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please go to the Disability Confident page.

About Mencap

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees. Our benefits package includes 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. See the attached document outlining all benefits available to you as a member of our team.

About Mencap – Vision & Belonging

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 support people with a learning disability, their families and carers, and strive for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. We promote inclusive behaviours and offer groups and networks to support colleagues.