Programme Leader (Centre Manager)

NACRO; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds seeks a Programme Leader to manage a centre focused on enhancing young people's education. You will oversee a dedicated team and ensure high-quality learning experiences while supporting students with various barriers to education. The role requires effective team management and a commitment to safeguarding. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for youth development. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

Benefits

Autonomy in role

Impactful work in the community

Fully funded progression routes

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and educational settings.
• Knowledge of quality and regulatory frameworks.
• Passion for improving the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Line management of a team of teachers.
• Day-to-day management of the centre.
• Ensuring effective curriculum delivery.

Skills

Management of teaching staff

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

Education

GCSE 4/C English and maths or equivalent

Level 3 AET or equivalent

Job description

Programme Leader – (Centre Manager)

Job type – Full time, Permanent | Salary – £31,242 – £33,655 per annum (temporary market supplement of £1,200 per annum) | Hours – 40 hours per week | Location – Leeds.

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed.

And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

What We Offer

• Autonomy to innovate, manage your centre your way and be part of big decisions,
• Have genuine impact every day on young people who need it the most within the community around your centre,
• Smaller class sizes for students and a small, dedicated team to lead,
• A national network of support and services from teams dedicated to improvement, student experience, and curriculum,
• Fully funded progression routes with access to teaching, leadership, and coaching qualifications,
• A unique to industry focus on wellbeing with a genuine work-life balance, including annual leave available to request all year round,

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking someone who is passionate about improving the lives and chances of young people who may have had multiple barriers to education in the past.

We need someone who will embrace a varied role, acting as the centre manager and being the leader of a small team.

We want someone who is excited about developing, improving, and nurturing their team to provide impactful teaching, learning and assessment.

What Will I Be Doing as a Programme Leader?

As the key on‑site manager of one of our centres, you will develop and maintain a safe and engaging learning environment whilst supporting your team to deliver high quality education to our students. You will line manage the teaching team and with support, may deliver some teaching yourself as part of the role. You will report to a head of curriculum and engagement and will work closely with them and other managers to bring about improvements and overcome day to day challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Line management of a team of teachers and learning support colleagues.
• Overall day‑day management of the centre.
• Ensure that curriculum is delivered effectively and efficiently, working with central teams and other managers to raise standards.
• Safeguarding including acting as a designated safeguarding lead in your centre.
• Working with employers and others in the community to provide enhanced learning experiences for students.

Essential Requirements for this Role

• GCSE 4/C English and maths or equivalent
• Level 3 AET or equivalent / relevant teaching and learning related qualification
• Knowledge and experience of quality and regulatory frameworks and practices

What Are the Next Steps?

Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.

Safeguarding Statement

The safety and wellbeing of our service users, students, and residents, is central to the services we provide.

At Nacro we are committed to ensuring that service users, students, residents, and anyone who accesses our services are free from abuse, harm, and neglect. We are also committed to protecting their health, wellbeing, and human rights.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all Nacro employees, volunteers, and contractors, whatever their role.