Description
We are currently recruiting for a Centre Manager to oversee a new education centre in Birmingham, supporting children and young people who may have experienced challenging circumstances within education.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager who is confident leading a team, managing a busy centre and creating a positive, safe and structured environment for young people.
The Role:
- Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the centre
- Leading, supporting and managing a team of Learning Mentors
- Creating a positive, safe and consistent environment for children and young people
- Supporting staff to effectively manage behaviour and individual learner needs
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and external professionals
- Overseeing the smooth running of the centre and ensuring high standards are maintained
- Managing day-to-day issues and responding appropriately to challenging situations
- Supporting the development and implementation of effective routines and processes
- Working collaboratively with the wider management team
- Helping to ensure the centre provides a supportive and engaging environment for learners
About You:
- Previous management or leadership experience is essential
- Experience working with children or young people is highly desirable
- Experience within education, alternative provision, pastoral support, youth work, mental health, behaviour support or a similar environment would be advantageous
- Confident managing and supporting a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Calm, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations
- Able to build positive relationships with young people and staff
- Organised, proactive and able to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a centre
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as occasional travel between centres may be required
The Details:
- Location: Birmingham
- Full-time position
- Temp to perm after 12 weeks
- New education centre
- Immediate start / start date to be confirmed
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
- Occasional travel between centres
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full time role
• Long term work
• Permanent roles if preferred
Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:
• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2.
If you are an experienced manager or team leader with a background working with young people and are looking for an opportunity to take responsibility for a new education setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Courtney on 0121 728 6677 for more information.
