Job Description Head of Education Programmes for Young People
£60,000
Manchester with regional travel
Full Time – Permanent
Role Purpose:
We are looking for an exceptional leader with a strong educational background to take on the strategic and operational leadership of our education programmes for young people. This is a critical leadership role that demands a deep understanding of curriculum design, pastoral care, safeguarding, and quality assurance within a multi-site educational environment.
You will be responsible for driving forward the quality of study programmes across centres, ensuring compliance with the latest Ofsted framework and DfE expectations. With regular travel expected (up to 4 days per week) across centres in Greater Manchester and across the region, this is a hands-on role with real impact.
Duties:
Provide strategic leadership across the young people's education provision, including oversight of study programmes and pastoral development.
Lead curriculum innovation and quality improvement aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Ensure a robust safeguarding and inclusion culture is embedded across all delivery centres.
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