Area Education Manager

Role Responsibility

Are you passionate about leading a team in supporting young people to achieve their aspirations? Are you ready to make a transformative impact on education? Are you inspired to shape the future of young minds?

Do you want to actively support your community?

Are you able to think innovatively whilst working in challenging situations?

We're on the lookout for an exceptional Area Education Manager to join our dynamic team and lead the way in delivering engaging learning experiences.

Join Our Team as a Area Education Manager.

Our Vision

Kent Training and Apprenticeships (KT&A) supports young people in Kent to achieve in education and to be able to go forward to contribute positively to their communities now and in the future. We are a diverse and rapidly developing organisation working across the whole county supporting young people from the ages of 16 – 18 years (up to 25 with an EHCP).

Your Opportunity

As an Area Education Manager you'll have the opportunity to:

- lead and inspire a team of dedicated tutors and support staff in guiding them towards achieving exceptional educational outcomes. Your vision and expertise will be the driving force behind our educational initiatives.

- be part of a team who support our NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) young people to achieve great things.

- be part of a team where you can work creatively to help our young people overcome barriers to make good educational and career progression

- bring new ideas to help the team to support our young people to thrive

- contribute to a multi-agency partnership working in the best interests of young people

- lead a supportive team in helping young people achieve their aspirations in life.

- step in and deliver effective teaching and develop lessons for young people when required with an aim of progressing positively and achieving intended outcomes.

What we are looking for ?

A person who is:-

- able to lead the development and refinement of curriculum content, ensuring alignment with industry trends and educational standards.

- motivated, supportive and has inclusion at the heart of what they do.

- empathetic in their approach

- able to engage with stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and student success

- experienced in supporting young people in Post 16 educational settings - and can bring their knowledge/approaches to working to KT&A

- able to work independently and as part of a team

- understanding about safety being paramount for young people

- analyse data to make informed decisions on curriculum improvements

For further details please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.

As part of a hybrid working environment, a significant part of the working week could be spent in different settings across the area, as well as home based, therefore this role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.

What’s in it for you?

- To work in a friendly environment with professionals who want to make a difference for young people.

- various CPD, learning & development opportunities

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Kent Rewards Scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement - 29 days + bank holidays

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact:

Lee Busby: lee.busby@kent.gov.uk

Jayne Ward: jayne.ward@kent.gov.uk 

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.