Head of Centre Alternative Provision

3 weeks ago

Dover, United Kingdom EKC Group Full time

About The Role

EKC Group are looking for a Head of Centre to manage a new Alternative provision centre that is committed to supporting post-16 learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety and/or behavioural issues. Aiming to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and supported on their journey back to mainstream FE, apprenticeship, or full-time employment with a view to growing the provision to become a community education provider.

Are you an experienced leader who is trauma informed and passionate about building positive relationships with local communities and inspiring students to achieve their full potential educationally, socially, and emotionally. Through a tailored Project based core curriculum and bespoke support system, you will strive to lead a safe and inspiring space where learners work towards returning to mainstream FE, apprenticeship, or full-time employment

As a Head of Centre, you will be responsible for managing a brand-new provision in Aylesham, promoting high standards in a positive and supportive culture that aspires to be outstanding, with the potential to grow the provision to support wider local community needs such as adult and community education.

In the role of Head of Centre, responsibilities will include being responsible for the quality of programme provision and to actively encourage excellence in teaching and to effectively manage a delegated budget.

Working at EKC Group is extremely rewarding with excellent benefits Genuine rewarding role Competitive holiday entitlement (38 days FTE)  Store, retail and gym discounts Cycle to work scheme  Free onsite parking Opportunity to progress, train and develop - we have a fantastic teaching programme  Generous pension scheme (26% employer contribution)  Laptop provided to every staff member 

About You


Our ambition is to find an experienced yet innovative and proactive individual to join our management team to take forward and shape the future of the provision. You will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum delivery is of the highest quality whilst ensuring the required support being in place to help all learners thrive and transition back into mainstream FE, apprenticeships or full-time employment.

You will bring a track record and genuine passion for driving up standards and a can-do attitude that will inspire your team. Up to date industry knowledge and a good understanding of current industry practices are essential requirements for this role. So too is a commitment to excellence, a focus on delivery and strategic understanding.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd). With demonstrable teaching practice at good or outstanding level, you will also have experience of curriculum planning and development, understand Project based learning and a proven ability to manage and lead an experienced, professional team to deliver results; an understanding of SEMH learners and Trauma informed practice. This role will also act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the provision, so some experience of handling safeguarding matters would be beneficial, although full DSL training will be provided.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click  apply  and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. 

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on  jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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