Head of Education (Study Programmes)

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Recruitment is seeking a Head of Education (Study Programmes) with strong leadership to oversee Government-funded provision across multiple centres. The role requires ensuring delivery of study programmes, SEND and internships, with travel across centres as needed.

You will lead senior teams, manage budgets and KPIs, and work with the SLT to grow ESFA-funded provision while maintaining high learner outcomes and stakeholder stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 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 capacity to develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Government-funded education provision including Study Programmes.
• Lead and support management teams across multiple sites to achieve KPIs.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to shape strategic plans for growth.
• Oversee financial performance of Government-funded provision, budgets and targets.
• Strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience and outcomes with Quality team.
• Monitor performance data: attendance, at-risk learners and learner feedback.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to promote provision and reputation.
• Ensure contracts run compliantly and claims are accurate and timely.
• Play a key role in securing continued ESFA contract growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Teaching Qualification Level 4+

Assessor award (D32/33, A1, CAVA or 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.