Education Programme Manager

Red 5 People; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Birmingham is seeking Programme Managers to lead initiatives supporting young people with special educational needs. This hybrid role involves coaching teams, monitoring internship quality, and fostering employer partnerships. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in educational contexts, particularly in managing teams and supporting SEND provisions. The role offers a supportive work environment focused on the growth and development of young individuals with SEN.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in educational settings.
• Experience with SEND provision or employment support desired.
• Suitable for someone with senior leadership experience in education.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Programme Coordinators.
• Support classroom learning and job coaching standards.
• Monitor programme quality and compliance.
• Build employer partnerships for internships.
• Use data to drive program improvements.

Skills

Team management

Coaching and mentoring

Monitoring programme performance

Data-driven improvements

Education

Experience in educational provisions regulated by Ofsted

Job description

This is a newly created hybrid role, leading a team to ensure young people with SEN gain the skills to thrive in employment.It’s an established team within a growing service. Your manager has been in post for years and now needs two Programme Managers to oversee London operations.

The charity delivers Supported Internships – a blend of classroom learning, functional skills and job coaching with real work placements. These programmes give young people with special educational needs the support to gain skills, build confidence, and move into paid jobs.

Your focus will be to:

• Coach and mentor Programme Coordinators to deliver high-quality internships
• Support classroom learning, functional skills and job coaching standards
• Monitor programme performance, quality, and compliance with ESFA/Ofsted
• Build partnerships to generate referrals and employer placements
• Use data and insights to drive improvements and positive outcomes

To apply, you must have experience managing teams in educational provisions regulated by Ofsted. Ideally, you will also have experience of managing SEND provision and/or employment support (though this is not essential). This role could suit someone with senior leadership experience in education, apprenticeships, or further education. You might previously have worked as a Deputy Head, Quality Manager, Curriculum Manager, Centre Manager, or SEND Lead.

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).

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