What are we looking for?

TCHC is looking for an organised, motivated, and solution-focused individual to manage their 16 – 19 education and training centre in the centre of Basildon. The Centre Manager will play an integral role in our centre by ensuring effective management of the centre team, operations, and curriculum, be the lead for effective and successful implementation of the TCHC teaching, learning and assessment policy resulting in learner achievement, success and sustainable training centre for learners who require additional support to progress.

A person to build and promote the centre’s importance to the local area and its communities with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities that support growth. Confidently lead a team strategically through good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while enthusing others along the way.

Qualifications & Experience

• Management qualifications from Level 3 (Desirable)
• Quality assurance qualification (Desirable) or willing to work towards

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above (Essential)

• To have experience managing teams within an educational setting (Essential)
• SEN qualifications and experience (Essential)
• Experience and understanding of an EHCP (Essential)
• Background in further education either with a training provider or College
• Experience in managing administrative responsibilities ensuring operational tasks are successful. (Essential)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the team of the education and training centre implementing the TCHC vision and curriculum.
• To provide strategic and effective leadership for the operational success of the centre through effective staff management.
• To implement methods to build and extend effective local and/or national relationships that support the growth of the centre.
• Responsible for ensuring support interventions and put in place for any learners that maybe at risk
• Attend network meetings with all referral agencies, and local authorities, to ensure the centre is positioned effectively to support these stakeholders.
• Manage the behaviour within the centre when required
• To work with the tutors to ensure learners are receiving good quality education across all courses.
• To effectively oversee the behavioural management and attendance monitoring of learners.
• Manage the learner recruitment process by effectively reaching centre capacity.
• Effectively manage the EHCP process within education ensuring targets are being achieved.
• Ensure EHCP’s are reviewed timely
• Safeguarding is acted on promptly and reported to the safeguarding manager.
• Monitor KPIs and report to the Director of Youth Programmes
• Monitor and manage the centre’s finances with the finance department.
• Meet and build relationships with families and young people.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or get in touch on 01923 698477 or hr@tchc.net