Education Supervisor

Step into a role where education feels meaningful, innovative and genuinely life-changing. At Different Steps CIC, part of the Animal Antiks family, you’ll lead a unique post-16 SEND provision set on our therapeutic working farm, shaping high-quality teaching, accredited qualifications and person-centred learning that helps young people grow in confidence, skills and independence. Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full-Time 8:30am – 4:30pm
Different Steps CIC is a specialist post-16 education provider based on a therapeutic working farm in Buckinghamshire. As part of the Animal Antiks family, we offer young people with EHCPs a unique blend of accredited learning, practical skills and nature-based experiences designed to build confidence, independence and real-world readiness. Our supportive and inclusive environment allows learners to thrive through hands-on engagement with animals, outdoor learning and person-centred teaching. We are a growing organisation with a clear mission: to help every young person discover their strengths and progress towards meaningful futures.
As our Head of Education, you will lead the vision, direction and delivery of all our educational programmes - including City & Guilds Animal Care, ASDAN courses and our Supported Internships programme. You’ll blend strategic leadership with on-the-ground teamwork, ensuring high-quality teaching, outstanding learner experiences and a curriculum that truly reflects our values: practical, nurturing, inclusive and rooted in real-life skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build something meaningful, innovate with outdoor learning, and shape the future of a growing educational provision.
Educational Leadership:
Leading, developing and continuously improving all education programmes
Ensuring our curriculum meets awarding-body requirements and aligns with learner EHCP outcomes
Championing high standards in teaching, assessment and progress
Using data and quality processes to drive learner achievement and positive destinations
Leading recruitment, appraisals, CPD and professional growth
Overseeing City & Guilds L1–L2 Animal Care and ASDAN CoPE
Ensuring robust assessment, internal quality assurance and external moderation
Digital Learning (OneFile):
Supporting staff with training, consistency and digital practice
Supported Internships:
Developing and delivering our Supported Internships offer
Building relationships with employers and placement providers
Overseeing job coaching, progress and transition planning
Maintaining readiness for Ofsted and external inspections
Working with families, local authorities, commissioners and employers.
A teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd or equivalent)
Strong experience in SEND education and EHCP-led provision
Leadership experience in a school, college or specialist setting
Curriculum development and quality assurance experience
A passion for inclusive, nature-based or alternative education
Excellent communication, data literacy and emotional intelligence
Experience in specialist, therapeutic or outdoor learning
Knowledge of Supported Internships
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who genuinely cares about creating opportunities for young people who may have struggled in mainstream settings.
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Free parking and beautiful rural setting
Mix of indoor and outdoor learning environments
Genuine career development within the growing Animal Antiks Group
The chance to make an extraordinary difference in young people’s lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.