VACANCY: Quest for Learning – Education and Programme Manager

ocva.org; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Abingdon is seeking an Education and Programme Manager to oversee high-quality teaching programmes and manage tutor networks. The role is hybrid, requiring excellent relationship-building and organisational skills, ensuring support for schools and children is prioritized. Candidates with experience in education or charity leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, relationship-focused individual needed for educator role.
• Experience in education, relationship building, and programme management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teaching programmes and school partnerships.
• Manage team of tutors and ensure high-quality programme delivery.
• Measure programme impact and oversee safeguarding.

Skills

Relationship building

Programme management

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in education or charity leadership

Job description

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VACANCY: Quest for Learning – Education and Programme Manager

Job title: Education and Programme Manager

Contract: 0.8 FTE (30hrs per week – flexible for the right candidate). Permanent.

Location: hybrid (split between Abingdon office 2 days a week minimum and home working with regular travel to schools and occasional evening commitments)

Role summary: We are looking for a dynamic, relationship-focused, and highly organised individual to oversee our teaching programmes, school partnerships, and tutor network.

This role is crucial to ensuring our programmes are high-quality, well-managed, and meeting the needs of schools. You will be the first point of contact for schools, building strong relationships with headteachers and SENCOs, and ensuring that we offer the right support at the right time.

You will manage our team of tutors, ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to deliver our programmes to the highest standard. You will also oversee safeguarding and the measurement of programme impact, working closely with the fundraiser to ensure we have strong data for funding applications.

If you have experience in education, relationship building, programme management, or charity leadership, and you’re passionate about ensuring all children get the support they need, this role is for you.

Interviews: Friday 11th July or w/c 14th July

We are a certified Oxford Living Wage employer

OCVA is a registered charity No. 1108504 and a company limited by guarantee No. 05363946. Registered in England and Wales. VAT registration no. 948566174