Head of Education (Study Programmes)

Company: KM Education Recruitment Limited
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Education (Study Programmes)Location: Must be flexible with travel across CentresSalary: up to £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)Type: Full Time, Permanent


  • To provide strategic leadership across all Government-funded education provision, including Study Programmes, Supported Internships and SEND.


  • Lead and support management teams across multiple sites, ensuring resources are used effectively and agreed KPIs are achieved.


  • Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, to shape and deliver strategic plans for the continued development and growth of the education provision.


  • Oversee the financial performance of Government-funded provision, ensuring budgets, funding requirements and contractual targets are effectively managed.


  • Work alongside Managers and the Quality team to strengthen curriculum delivery, learner experience, progression and positive outcomes.


  • Oversee performance data, reporting and key areas to include: attendance, at-risk learners and learner feedback, ensuring appropriate action is taken where required.


  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting our client’s provision, achievements and reputation across the sector.


  • Ensuring that internal and external procedure are adhered to ensure that contracts are run compliantly (e.g., achieving low risk audits; accurate and timely claims).
  • Play a key role in securing continued growth and success of existing ESFA contracts, establishing the organisation as a leading provider of choice


Essential Criteria:


  • Must hold a recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 4 or above (e.g. CertEd/PGCE).


  • Must hold a recognised Assessor award (D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA.


  • Must hold a minimum of a Level 5 Management qualification.


  • Must hold a minimum of a Level 4 Vocational qualification or equivalent subject specialism.
  • Proven senior leadership experience within Study Programmes and SEND with the ability to support and develop management and delivery teams to maximise performance and learner outcomes.
  • Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with experience of identifying opportunities to grow and develop ESFA-funded provision.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster an open, collaborative culture and build positive relationships with staff, learners, employers and stakeholders.

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Posted: October 5th, 2026