Functional Skills Manager

RecruitedUK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Educational Training Provider is looking for an Assistant Manager (Functional Skills) in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage the curriculum, support the Education Manager, and enhance contract performance. The ideal candidate has a Level 5 teaching qualification, leadership skills, and experience in curriculum development. Benefits include 30 days holiday and various insurance options.

Benefits

30 days holiday per annum

Pension scheme

Medicash or private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Working knowledge of Ofsted (EIF).
• Successful experience managing curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Education Manager with effective curriculum management.
• Maximise contract performance and deliver quality provision.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to the curriculum.

Skills

Persuasive and supportive leadership

Ability to develop achievement-focused teams

Highly developed communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance

Job description

Job Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Manager (Functional Skills), to work for one of the country's leading Educational Training Providers as part of HMPS. You will support the Education Manager with effective management of the curriculum of Functional Skills, ensuring the needs of learners are met, and as part of the senior management team you will be responsible for maximising contract performance, delivering quality provision and exceeding the expectations of partners and learners.

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: From £35,000 per annum (negotiable)

Qualifications and Experience

• A teaching qualification at Level 5 or above
• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance or be willing to work towards
• Evidence of continuous professional development together with the ability to develop and manage an achievement‑focused team
• Working knowledge of Ofsted (EIF)
• Persuasive and supportive leadership and staff management skills
• The ability to identify and implement continuous improvements to the curriculum in line with the needs and demands of learners
• An innovative approach and proactive style together with highly developed communication skills and the natural ability to influence others
• Successful experience of managing curriculum development and change, quality systems, processes and the performance of teaching staff in ways which have improved learner outcomes

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Medicash or private medical insurance
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Life Day and Volunteering Day in addition to annual leave

Due to the high volume of applications, Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply with your most updated CV.