Centre Manager - SEND Education Lead (Basildon)

Description

Whoare we?

Thisis an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes tosupport young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities.TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It isan organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompassesthese values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we believe inworking together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we workwith to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goalsand attain a positive outcome.

TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.

Whoare we looking for?

TCHC islooking for an organised, motivated, and solution-focused individual to managetheir SEND education and training centre in Basildon. The Centre Manager will playan integral role in our centre by ensuring effective management of the centreteam, operations, and curriculum, be the lead for effective and successfulimplementation of the TCHC vision, resulting in learner achievement, successand a sustainable training centre for learners who require additional supportto progress.

A personto continue to build and promote the centre's importance to the local area andits communities with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities that supportbusiness growth. Confidently lead a team strategically through goodorganisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while enthusing othersalong the way.

Job Title

CentreManager

Location:

Basildon(Bowlers)

WorkingHours:

Mondayto Thursday 8.45 am to 5.30 pm, 30-minute lunch break, Friday 8.45 am to 1.15pm, 37.5 hours per week

ContractType:

Perm

Director of Youth Programmes

What are welooking for?

Qualifications

• Managementqualifications from Level 3 (Desirable)
• Qualityassurance qualification (Desirable) or willing to work towards
• GCSE(or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above (Essential)
• Tohave experience managing teams within an educational setting (Essential)
• SENqualifications and experience (Essential)
• Experienceand understanding of an EHCP (Essential)
• Backgroundin further education either with a training provider or a college
• Experiencein managing administrative responsibilities, ensuring operational tasks aresuccessful. (Essential)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• To lead and manage the team of the education and trainingcentre, implementing the TCHC vision and curriculum.
• To provide strategic and effective leadership for theoperational success of the centre through effective staff management.
• To implement methods to build and extend effective localand/or national relationships that support the growth of the centre.
• Attend network meetings with all referral agencies and localauthorities to ensure the centre is positioned effectively to supportthese stakeholders.
• To work with the tutors to ensure learners are receiving good-qualityeducation across all courses.
• To effectively oversee the behavioural management andattendance monitoring of learners.
• Manage the learner recruitment process by effectivelyreaching centre capacity.
• Effectively manage the EHCP process within education,ensuring targets are being achieved.
• Safeguarding is acted on promptly and reported to thesafeguarding manager.
• Monitor KPIs and report to the Director of Youth Programmes
• Monitor and manage the centre's finances with the financedepartment.
• Meet and build relationships with families and young people.

Note:

Theseresponsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holderwill initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time toaccommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore,given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in theseroles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to differentwork locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject toperiodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

Theindividual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality ofinformation pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certainaspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which shouldnot be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. Itis imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to theprovisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

TCHC isdedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination foreveryone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies,safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for thewell-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, wewill continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes andprocedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members andvolunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC iscommitted to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young peopleand adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & ChildProtection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their jobdescription.

We conductSafer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in linewith Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information withinthe public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This postis exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendmentsto the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide thatwhen applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions andcautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, andif they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ'sguidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during jobapplications and related exceptions, and further information about filteringoffences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please seeour Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or getin touch onor

Thecompany also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms inaccordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should anypertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with theapplicant as part of the recruitment process.

Pleasenote that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalisedright-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external serviceprovider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory forthis role.

Rewardsfor your hard work

• The full-time equivalentannual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK publicholidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete yearof service, effective from the commencement of the next holiday year, upto a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service, giving amaximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro ratafor part-time hours.
• Weoperate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period, in which you will receive anadditional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1year of service. This will be pro rata for part-timehours.
• When your birthday falls on aworking day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
• Sickness pay allowance afterthe probationary period.
• Pension scheme after 3 monthsof employment with us
• Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paidby the company after the probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Programmeto access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year forimmediate family (eligibility applies)
• Discounted membership forBUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
• Long Service club loyaltygift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
• Quarterly and annual awards
• Company tools and equipmentfor the performance of your duties
• Reimbursement of travel toother locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to theusual workplace)

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form online at:

Company Overview

TCHC Group Limited have been a leading provider of skills training and provision for 19 years, delivering our vision of transforming the lives of individuals by being the first-choice provider for exceptional delivery of employment, skills and business support.