Further Education Centre Manager

The Consultancy Home Counties; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ipswich is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee the operations of our training centre. The successful candidate will manage the team, implement curriculum strategies, and ensure the centre meets educational standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in education management. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to promote a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams within an educational setting is essential.
• Must understand and have experience with EHCP.
• Must manage administrative responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team at the education and training centre.
• Implement effective local and national relationships.
• Oversee behavioural management and attendance monitoring.

Skills

Organised

Motivated

Solution-focused

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Management qualifications from Level 3

Quality assurance qualification

GCSE in English and maths

SEN qualifications and experience

Job description

TCHC is looking for an organised, motivated, and solution-focused individual to manage our further education and training centre in Ipswich. The Centre Manager will play an integral role in our centre by ensuring effective management of the centre team, operations, and curriculum, be the lead for effective and successful implementation of the TCHC vision resulting in learner achievement, success and sustainable training centre for learners who require additional support to progress.

A person to build and promote the centre’s importance to the local area and its communities with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities that support business growth. Confidently lead a team strategically through good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while enthusing others along the way.

Qualifications & Experience

• Management qualifications from Level 3 (Desirable)
• Quality assurance qualification (Desirable) or willing to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above (Essential)
• To have experience managing teams within an educational setting (Essential)
• SEN qualifications and experience (Essential)
• Experience and understanding of an EHCP (Essential)
• Background in further education either with a training provider or College
• Experience in managing administrative responsibilities ensuring operational tasks are successful. (Essential)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the team of the education and training centre implementing the TCHC vision and curriculum.
• To provide strategic and effective leadership for the operational success of the centre through effective staff management.
• To implement methods to build and extend effective local and/or national relationships that support the growth of the centre.
• Responsible for ensuring support interventions and put in place for any learners that maybe at risk
• Attend network meetings with all referral agencies, and local authorities, to ensure the centre is positioned effectively to support these stakeholders.
• Manage the behaviour within the centre when required
• To work with the tutors to ensure learners are receiving good quality education across all courses.
• To effectively oversee the behavioural management and attendance monitoring of learners.
• Manage the learner recruitment process by effectively reaching centre capacity.
• Effectively manage the EHCP process within education ensuring targets are being achieved.
• Ensure EHCP’s are reviewed timely
• Safeguarding is acted on promptly and reported to the safeguarding manager.
• Monitor KPIs and report to the Director of Youth Programmes
• Monitor and manage the centre’s finances with the finance department.
• Meet and build relationships with families and young people.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with and research updates to qualification specifications and handbooks for subject quality assurance.
• Participate in OFSTED inspections as required.
• Be very familiar with key company policies.

Note:These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, it is crucial for individuals in these roles to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.