Education Programme Lead

Red 5 People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Birmingham seeks a Programme Coordinator to lead their Supported Internships programme. The role involves overseeing the delivery team, ensuring a positive environment for learners, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding requirements. Ideal candidates have experience in education or supported employment and strong leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEND or supported employment, particularly with EHCP learners.
• A good grasp of Ofsted/DfE expectations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the onsite delivery team.
• Create a positive, safe environment for learners.
• Monitor progress, compliance, and outcomes.

Skills

Experience in education, SEND or supported employment

Confident leadership and people-skills

Comfortable using data and keeping things organised

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a fantastic charity who support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism — and they’re looking for a Programme Coordinator to help lead their Supported Internships programme across Birmingham. The office is near Snowhill Station, but you will be happy traveling to site locations in the West Mids (for example Hospitals or Retail stores where a lot of the projects are delivered).

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the person making sure the programme runs smoothly each day. Expect a mix of leading a brilliant delivery team, supporting learners, and building great relationships with families, employers, and local partners. And don’t worry — the charity already has a Curriculum Manager and Quality Manager handling the heavy academic/Ofsted stuff!

In a nutshell, you’ll:

• Lead and support the onsite delivery team
• Create a positive, safe, encouraging environment for learners
• Keep an eye on progress, outcomes and general "are we smashing this?" indicators
• Make sure things stay compliant with safeguarding and contract requirements
• Work closely with families, local authorities, employers and other partners

What you’ll bring

• Experience in education, SEND or supported employment (bonus if you’ve worked with EHCP learners)
• A good grasp of Ofsted/DfE expectations (no need to be an inspector!)
• Confident leadership and people-skills
• Comfortable using data and keeping things organised

How to apply

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the Send Us A Message form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website. For more details, call the office and ask for James (number on the website).