Head of Education: Study Programmes & Growth

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 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.