Who
are we?
This
is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August
2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to
support young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities.
TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is
an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses
these values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we believe in
working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work
with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals
and attain a positive outcome.
TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.
Who
are we looking for?
TCHC is
looking for an organised, motivated, and solution-focused individual to manage
their SEND education and training centre in Basildon. The Centre Manager will play
an integral role in our centre by ensuring effective management of the centre
team, operations, and curriculum, be the lead for effective and successful
implementation of the TCHC vision, resulting in learner achievement, success
and a sustainable training centre for learners who require additional support
to progress.
A person
to continue to build and promote the centre’s importance to the local area and
its communities with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities that support
business growth. Confidently lead a team strategically through good
organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills while enthusing others
along the way.
Job Title
Centre
Manager
Location:
Basildon
(Bowlers)
Working
Hours:
Monday
to Thursday 8.45 am to 5.30 pm, 30-minute lunch break, Friday 8.45 am to 1.15
pm, 37.5 hours per week
Contract
Type:
Perm
Reports
to:
Director of Youth Programmes
Salary
Band:
£37,000
to £42,000 per annum
What are we
looking for?
Qualifications:
·Management
qualifications from Level 3 (Desirable)
·Quality
assurance qualification (Desirable) or willing to work towards
·GCSE
(or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above (Essential)
·To
have experience managing teams within an educational setting (Essential)
·SEN
qualifications and experience (Essential)
·Experience
and understanding of an EHCP (Essential)
·Background
in further education either with a training provider or a college
·Experience
in managing administrative responsibilities, ensuring operational tasks are
successful. (Essential)
Main Tasks &
Responsibilities
- To lead and manage the team of the education and training
centre, implementing the TCHC vision and curriculum.
- To provide strategic and effective leadership for the
operational success of the centre through effective staff management.
- To implement methods to build and extend effective local
and/or national relationships that support the growth of the centre.
- Attend network meetings with all referral agencies and local
authorities to ensure the centre is positioned effectively to support
these stakeholders.
- To work with the tutors to ensure learners are receiving good-quality
education across all courses.
- To effectively oversee the behavioural management and
attendance monitoring of learners.
- Manage the learner recruitment process by effectively
reaching centre capacity.
- Effectively manage the EHCP process within education,
ensuring targets are being achieved.
- Safeguarding is acted on promptly and reported to the
safeguarding manager.
- Monitor KPIs and report to the Director of Youth Programmes
- Monitor and manage the centre’s finances with the finance
department.
- Meet and build relationships with families and young people.
Note: These
responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder
will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to
accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.
Furthermore,
given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these
roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different
work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to
periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.
Confidentiality
The
individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of
information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain
aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should
not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It
is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the
provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
TCHC is
dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for
everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies,
safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the
well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we
will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and
procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and
volunteers.
Commitment to Safeguarding
TCHC is
committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child
Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job
description.
We conduct
Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line
with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within
the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.
This post
is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments
to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide that
when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and
cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and
if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s
guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order
1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job
applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering
offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Please see
our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or get
in touch on 01923 698477 or hr@tchc.net
Pre-employment checks
The
company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in
accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any
pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the
applicant as part of the recruitment process.
Please
note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised
right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service
provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for
this role.
Rewards
for your hard work
For
us here at TCHC, reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and
competitive benefits package includes:
- The full-time equivalent
annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public
holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year
of service, effective from the commencement of the next holiday year, up
to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service, giving a
maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata
for part-time hours.
- ·We
operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period, in which you will receive an
additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1
year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time
hours.
- When your birthday falls on a
working day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
- Sickness pay allowance after
the probationary period.
- Pension scheme after 3 months
of employment with us
- Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid
by the company after the probationary period.
- Employee Assistance Programme
to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for
immediate family (eligibility applies)
- Discounted membership for
BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
- Long Service club loyalty
gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
- Quarterly and annual awards
- Company tools and equipment
for the performance of your duties
- Reimbursement of travel to
other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the
usual workplace)
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form online at: https://tchc.net/apply-now/
