We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.

Job Type: Full-time The Deputy Centre Manager plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day management of the centre, ensuring high-quality education, learner support, safeguarding and operational compliance. The postholder will also deputise for the Centre Manager during periods of absence, support teaching and learning, lead pastoral interventions for learners and contribute to workforce development through the delivery of staff training, mentoring and quality improvement activities. The role combines leadership responsibilities with direct involvement in teaching, learner support and staff development, helping to ensure excellent outcomes for learners and a positive, inclusive culture across the centre.

Leadership and Centre Management Deputise for the Centre Manager during periods of absence, ensuring the smooth operation of the centre. Support the management of staff, learners and resources to maintain a positive, safe and productive learning setting. Assist in monitoring the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across programmes.

Support achievement of centre performance targets, learner outcomes and attendance expectations. Assist with timetabling, staff deployment and cover arrangements. Support implementation of safeguarding, Prevent, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Health and Safety procedures.

Contribute to quality assurance activities, audits, inspections and self‐assessment processes. Work collaboratively with the Centre Manager and IQA team to share best practice and maintain consistency across provision. Assist with maintaining learner records, reports and data systems in a timely and accurate manner.

Participate in management meetings and provide reports when required. Support recruitment, enrolment and transition processes for learners.

Pastoral

Support and Student Welfare Support learners who experience barriers to attendance, engagement, wellbeing or behaviour. Lead and coordinate individual support plans and targeted interventions.



Support attendance monitoring and implement strategies to improve learner engagement.

Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSL with safeguarding responsibilities where required. Deliver embedded English and mathematics within programmes where appropriate. Monitor learner progress against Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), EHCP outcomes and RARPA targets.

Support the quality of teaching, learning and assessment to meet internal and external quality standards. Work closely with learning support staff and external professionals to promote positive learner outcomes.

Staff

Development and Training Deliver induction training for new staff. Mentor tutors and support staff to promote effective practice. Support implementation of organisational policies, procedures and quality standards.

Maintain training records and identify development opportunities within the centre. Share best practice relating to SEND, behaviour support, safeguarding and learner engagement. Represent SWRAC at meetings, reviews and networking events as required.

Support partnership working with employers, work experience providers and community organisations. Promote a culture of inclusion, aspiration and high expectations. Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.

Uphold all organisational policies and procedures. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post. Level 2 English and Mathematics (or equivalent). Safeguarding training appropriate to the role.

Experience teaching young people with SEND.

Experience supporting learners with social, emotional, behavioural or mental health needs. Understanding of SEND, EHCP processes and preparation for adulthood outcomes. Understanding of behaviour support and positive intervention strategies.

Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion requirements.



Understanding of Health and Safety and risk management responsibilities. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to operational needs.

Competent IT skills and experience using management information systems. Ability to manage challenging situations professionally. Ability to analyse data and identify actions to improve learner outcomes.

Ability to deliver staff training and provide constructive feedback. Commitment to continuous improvement. Commitment to inclusion and learner‐centred practice. Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Behaviour

Management qualification. Leadership or Management qualification (Level 3 or above).

Experience of line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Experience of staff training delivery.

Experience of quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Experience of managing learner attendance, behaviour or pastoral interventions.

Experience of coaching or mentoring staff.

Experience of quality assurance activities.

Experience of timetabling and resource management. Knowledge of Ofsted Education Inspection Framework requirements. Knowledge of supported internships and employability programmes. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Commitment to supporting learners to achieve independence and positive preparation for adulthood outcomes. Ability to travel between centres as required. Casual dress Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Ability To Commute/relocate ~ Dorchester DT2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) teaching young people with SEND: 2 years (preferred) line management or supervisory responsibilities: SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. Please find our full Safeguarding Policy here. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

📌 Deputy Centre Manager - Dorchester (Thamesford)
🏢 SWRAC
📍 Thamesford