Total 5 Manager level Education / Training job vacancies in Kent

We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR professional -'Human Resources & Training Manager' looking to make a significant impact within a growing family-run company. Apply now to join our dynamic and friendly team!

Working hours will be 8.30am to 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunch break. You may need to adjust your hours occasionally to attend job fairs, interviews and conduct performance monitoring.

Apply now to join our dynamic and friendly team!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee staff development by identifying training needs, conducting training via team workshops and online platforms, conducting appraisals and quality and compliance checks.
• Lead the recruitment process by implementing innovative strategies, attending job fairs, conducting interviews, and ensuring effective on boarding of new employees.
• Identify training needs and deliver engaging workshops and online training sessions. Conduct appraisals, quality checks, and ensure continuous staff development.
• Enhance employee engagement and satisfaction by identifying and implementing improved working arrangements, benefits, perks and arranging team building activities.
• Continuously develop and implement DEI strategies to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Manage and resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters through fair and transparent processes.
• Monitor HR related best practices and legislative developments and advise senior management on the implementation of new HR policies, procedures and processes
• Maintain employee HR records, monitor the training schedule, and proactively arrange the renewing of employee training as required.

Person Specifications

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Proven success in resolving employee issues.
• Proactive and enterprising approach, able to suggest and implement improvements to senior management regarding HR procedures and the wider organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all mediums, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and summarise complex information.
• Must have a valid driving license and the ability to travel locally for job fairs and interviews (mileage allowance provided).

Experience & Qualifications

• You will need to hold a formal training qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, BTEC Award Level 3) and a CIPD Diploma I
• You will also ideally hold the TAQA award in assessing vocational achievement Level 3.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a HR role, preferably within the passenger transport, logistics, education, care, hospitality or manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of essential HR functions; recruitment, training, disciplinary and grievances.
• Excellent understanding of employment laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Driving license.

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 and £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

Please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.

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About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
We are looking for a team leader for the Learning Resources Centre based across Orpington and Bromley. As the team leader, you will be responsible for leading and managing the library resources provision, ensuring that they meet the needs of our students and staff. You will also oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the Learning Resources Centre, and liaise with other departments and external partners. You will have a relevant qualification in library and information services, as well as experience in managing a library or similar learning centre service. You will also have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident –Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Head /Teacher of Drama who is driven to enhancing student enrichment. The ideal candidate will be passionate with their craft ensuring student success.

Drama is taught as a compulsory subject until the end of Year 9 where it becomes a GCSE option subject. Students learn about theatre as a product and Drama as a process. We are proud to specialise in the teaching of technical theatre and design and have had great success at GCSE level with technical theatre results, we have technical students that have achieved places at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. We have strong connections with local theatres and festivals and ensure that our students benefit from these connections with opportunities like reviewing productions and volunteering for the Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival for example.

We run weekly drama clubs, stretch our most able and talented with masterclasses, run inhouse National Theatre on Demand viewings to encourage our students to see live/recorded theatre and we arrange trips to local and regional theatres. We look at our Drama curriculum and work with other subjects to support cross curricular teaching, our academy productions are varied and this year we are looking to offer a sixth form production for younger students to enjoy watching and benefitting from.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy offers all employees an exciting and vibrant place of work with high quality continued professional development.

We offer a valuable pension package of benefits for members and their dependents. Generous employer contribution, tax relief on contributions, flexibility to pay more of less in contributions,m flexible retirement options.

Fitness suite and sports facilities

Local Authority Reward Scheme

ePlatform: digital library

EV charging station

Free onsite parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Responsible for: Teaching and Learning of all year groups, planning and preparation of lessons and Schemes of Work, working to develop the Business Department

Key Responsibilities

•To agree, monitor and evaluate Business student progress targets, which make a measurable contribution to whole Academy targets, including robust data management and organisation of any necessary catch-up and extension workshops. •To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in accordance with the aims of the Academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal and in line with the Academy’s vision. •To create a Subject Improvement Plan, based on annual subject reviews which contributes positively to the aims and achievement of the Academy Improvement Plan and which actively involves all Business teachers in its design and execution. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • To provide regular feedback for Business colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against performance. •To support the review and monitoring of the delivery of Performance Appraisal objectives across the Subject according to the Academy timeline resulting in a clear and tangible impact on student learning. •To hold others to account for underperformance, where required, and to put in place appropriate support plans to improve performance. •To hold others to account for underperformance, where required, and to put in place appropriate support plans to improve performance. •To annually review of the standards of leadership, teaching and learning in Business, consistent with the Academy self-evaluation approach. •To ensure all Business staff understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the Academy’s behaviour and inclusion policies including the celebration •of student success e.g. assemblies, displays, awards, rewards, publicity, curriculum enhancement days. •To engage all Business staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of schemes of work/ MYP unit planners which encapsulate key Academy •learning strategies and best suit the development of the Business curriculum. •To oversee the mentoring, induction and development of ITT students and NQTs in the Department, alongside others within the department. •To keep up to date with developments to BTECs vocational courses and liaise with Senior Leadership Team regarding changes. •Lead and support BTEC teachers in other departments to ensure standards are met. •To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. •To monitor the application of ICT in the department as an effective tool for learning. •To be an excellent practitioner and to support teaching and learning within the Academy by setting the example in your classroom and through lesson observation feedback and coaching. •Responsibility alongside Assistant Principal to run and coordinate Academy Literacy Programme. •

•To promote Business studies across the school including regularly updating course information. •To oversee the development of cross-curricular links, as appropriate. •To liaise with support staff, as appropriate, to help realise the objectives of the Department. •To attend Governing Body meetings and committees as required.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy offers all employees an exciting and vibrant place of work with high quality continued professional development.

We offer a valuable pension package of benefits for members and their dependents. Generous employer contribution, tax relief on contributions, flexibility to pay more of less in contributions,m flexible retirement options.

Fitness suite and sports facilities

Local Authority Reward Scheme

ePlatform: digital library

EV charging station

Commitment to safeguarding

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and talented Pre-School Deputy Manager to work in a very successful and high achieving school. Relevant qualifications and previous experience in a Pre-School or Primary School setting are essential.

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you. We are ideally looking for someone with an Early Years Teacher qualification but will consider a candidate with relevant leadership experience.

We are looking for someone who will:-

Show commitment to providing high quality childcare by leading and mentoring other staff
Act as a role model to other practitioners
Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
Show demonstrable passion and heart for children and families
Have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with people at all levels
Demonstrate desire and motivation to work as part of a team towards shared goals
Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities, if required (Breakfast Club from 7.30am and After School Club until 5.30pm) (these are paid in addition)
We can offer: -

A unique Pre-School environment, with themed rooms and three outdoor areas
Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
Small class sizes
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
Designated release time for leadership responsibilities
A staff laptop and free lunches
Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week.

Whilst our Pre-School runs term-time only (apart from our Holiday Club provision) the Pre-School Deputy Manager will be required to work some additional days during the school holidays to support the Pre-School Manager.


Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 14th January 2024
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th January 2024.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme