Education Programme Coordinator - Secondary Specialism

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council are recruiting a full-time (37 hours per week) Education Programme Coordinator – Secondary Specialism to join our Education Programme tuition service.

The Education Programme is an interim service providing bespoke education packages to Children and Young People (CYP) across Key Stages 1-4. These CYP may be without a school place due to permanent exclusion or because they have Special Educational Needs and/or an Education, Health and Care Plan and are awaiting an appropriate placement. The programme supports some of Kent's most vulnerable learners to engage in education and successfully transition into suitable onward provision.

You will coordinate education provision for CYP referred to the Education Programme and act as the designated specialist lead for Secondary Education and Functional Skills across the service. You will oversee the design, delivery and quality assurance of bespoke educational packages that address gaps in learning, particularly across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping CYP overcome barriers to education and prepare for successful reintegration into school, college or other educational pathways. 

The role includes line management and supervision of a team of Tutors and Wellbeing Support Officers. You will provide professional leadership, monitor performance, support staff development and ensure high-quality outcomes are achieved for the children and young people accessing the programme. 

We are seeking a qualified and experienced teaching practitioner with substantial experience in secondary education, including the core subjects and functional skills. You will have a strong understanding of curriculum development, vulnerable learners, SEND, safeguarding and educational reintegration. You will be confident in leading innovation, analysing performance data and driving continuous improvement across a dispersed countywide service.

You will require excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to manage challenging situations and work effectively with children, families, schools and multi-agency partners. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities, lead and inspire teams, and champion inclusive educational practice. 

This is a full-time, hybrid role contractually based at Sessions House, Maidstone, with flexibility to work from home and travel across Kent as required. 

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

As part of the interview process for this role you will be required to complete an assessment task either virtually or at interview and submit this. A face-to-face interview will be necessary to finalise the successful candidate. Dates will be determined on an individual and ongoing basis.

Together, we can change lives through education.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact the Education Programme Manager, Jane Murray by email in the first instance, educationprogramme@kent.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role in greater depth.

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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.