Education Programme Manager

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the education sector is seeking Programme Managers to lead a team focused on empowering young people with special educational needs to gain skills for employment. This hybrid role involves coaching, mentoring, and ensuring high-quality program delivery. Ideal candidates will have team management experience in educational settings regulated by Ofsted. The position offers a chance to make a significant positive impact and build valuable partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in educational provisions regulated by Ofsted.
• Senior leadership experience in education, apprenticeships, or further education is ideal.
• Experience in managing SEND provision or employment support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Programme Coordinators to deliver high-quality internships.
• Support classroom learning and job coaching standards.
• Monitor programme quality and compliance with ESFA/Ofsted.

Skills

Team management

Coaching and mentoring

Building partnerships

Job description

Role Overview

This is a newly created hybrid role, leading a team to ensure young people with SEN gain the skills to thrive in employment. Its 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Apply via this advert we aim to respond to everyone. If you havent 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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