Our client is looking for an organised, motivated, and solution-focused individual to manage their training centre in Thurrock. The Centre Manager will play an integral role by ensuring effective management of the centre team, operations, and curriculum. They will be the lead for the successful implementation of the company vision, resulting in learner achievement, success, and a sustainable training centre for learners who require additional support to progress.
The ideal candidate will help to build and promote the centre's importance to the local area and its communities with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities that support business growth. They should confidently lead a team strategically through good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while inspiring others along the way.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead and manage the team of the education and training centre, implementing the company's vision and curriculum.
2. Provide strategic and effective leadership for the operational success of the centre through effective staff management.
3. Implement methods to build and extend effective local and/or national relationships that support the growth of the centre.
4. Ensure support interventions are in place for learners who may be at risk.
5. Attend network meetings with referral agencies and local authorities to position the centre effectively to support stakeholders.
6. Manage behaviour within the centre when required.
7. Work with tutors to ensure learners receive quality education across all courses.
8. Oversee behavioural management and attendance monitoring of learners.
9. Manage the learner recruitment process to effectively reach centre capacity.
10. Manage the EHCP process within education, ensuring targets are achieved and reviews are timely.
11. Ensure safeguarding is acted upon promptly and reported to the safeguarding manager.
12. Monitor KPIs and report to the Director of Youth Programmes.
13. Manage the centre's finances in collaboration with the finance department.
14. Build and maintain relationships with families and young people.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1. Management qualifications from Level 3 (Desirable).
2. Quality assurance qualification (Desirable) or willingness to work towards.
3. GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above (Essential).
4. Experience managing teams within an educational setting (Essential).
5. SEN qualifications or experience (Essential).
6. Experience and understanding of an EHCP (Essential).
7. Background in further education, either with a training provider or college.
8. Experience in managing administrative responsibilities ensuring operational tasks are successful (Essential).
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