Strategic Head of Education, Study Programmes

KM Education Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Education Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head of Education (Study Programmes) with flexibility to travel across Centres. This senior role leads Government-funded education provision, including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND, across multiple sites.

The role requires strong strategic leadership, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth and positive learner outcomes. Travel and collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Study Programmes and SEND.
• Commercial and strategic awareness to grow ESFA-funded provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with staff, learners, employers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across 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 KPIs are achieved.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver strategic plans for development and growth of education provision.
• Oversee financial performance of Government-funded provision, managing budgets, funding requirements and targets.
• Collaborate with Managers and Quality team to strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience, progression and outcomes.
• Oversee performance data, reporting and areas like attendance, at-risk learners and learner feedback with appropriate action.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote provision, achievements and reputation.
• Ensure contracts run compliantly, low risk audits, accurate and timely claims; support ESFA contract growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification level 4+

Assessor award

Level 5 management qualification

Level 4 vocational qualification

Job description

KM Education Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head of Education (Study Programmes) with flexibility to travel across Centres. This senior role leads Government-funded education provision, including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND, across multiple sites.

The role requires strong strategic leadership, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth and positive learner outcomes. Travel and collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team are essential.