Head of Education (Study Programmes)

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Education Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Head of Education (Study Programmes) with proven senior leadership in Government-funded provision.

The role involves travelling across centres to lead teams, drive strategic plans and ensure KPI targets and contractual requirements are met. The ideal candidate holds a Teaching Qualification (Level 4+), a recognised Assessor award, and a Level 5 management qualification, with experience in SEND and Study Programmes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Study Programmes and SEND to support and develop management and delivery teams.
• Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with experience growing ESFA-funded provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with staff, learners, employers and stakeholders.
• Must hold recognised Teaching Qualification, Assessor Award, and Management qualification as stated.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Government-funded education provision including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND.
• Lead management teams across multiple sites and ensure resources and KPIs are achieved.
• Collaborate with SLT to shape plans for development and growth of education provision.
• Oversee financial performance of Government-funded provision, including budgets and funding requirements.
• Work with Quality team to strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience and outcomes.
• Monitor performance data (attendance, at-risk learners, feedback) and take action as needed.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders to promote provision and reputation.
• Ensure contracts are run compliantly and support growth of ESFA contracts.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic awareness

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Teaching qualification Level 4+ (CertEd/PGCE)

Assessor award (D32/33, A1, CAVA, TAQA)

Level 5 Management qualification

Level 4 Vocational qualification or equivalent

Job description

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK wide recruiter for the Skills & Employability sectors.

Job Title: Head of Education (Study Programmes)

Location: Must be flexible with travel across Centres

Salary: up to £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Duties:

• To provide strategic leadership across all Government-funded education provision, including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND.
• Lead and support management teams across multiple sites, ensuring resources are used effectively and agreed KPIs are achieved.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, to shape and deliver strategic plans for the continued development and growth of the education provision.
• Oversee the financial performance of Government-funded provision, ensuring budgets, funding requirements and contractual targets are effectively managed.
• Work alongside Managers and the Quality team to strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience, progression and positive outcomes.
• Oversee performance data, reporting and key areas to include: attendance, at-risk learners and learner feedback, ensuring appropriate action is taken where required.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting our client's provision, achievements and reputation across the sector.
• Ensuring that internal and external procedure are adhered to ensure that contracts are run compliantly (e.g., achieving low risk audits; accurate and timely claims).
• Play a key role in securing continued growth and success of existing ESFA contracts, establishing the organisation as a leading provider of choice

Essential Criteria:

• Must hold a recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 4 or above (e.g. CertEd/PGCE).
• Must hold a recognised Assessor award (D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA.
• Must hold a minimum of a Level 5 Management qualification.
• Must hold a minimum of a Level 4 Vocational qualification or equivalent subject specialism.
• Proven senior leadership experience within Study Programmes and SEND with the ability to support and develop management and delivery teams to maximise performance and learner outcomes.
• Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with experience of identifying opportunities to grow and develop ESFA-funded provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster an open, collaborative culture and build positive relationships with staff, learners, employers and stakeholders.