Job Details
Job Ref: 212929846
Date: 2020-12-21 12:27:04
Are you a qualified teacher? Have you worked with young people who have complex needs? Are you looking for an alternative to a classroom-based environment?
As Programme Manager at our site in Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe, you will lead a team of teachers and teaching assistants who deliver bespoke curricula to young people with special educational needs.
You'll lead and manage all aspects of your site, developing and building effective working relationships with partner Schools, Colleges and Local Authorities.
Most of the young people we teach are on the autistic spectrum and/or have a learning disability. Some have an additional physical disability or mental health issues. We have a brilliant track record giving young people the tools they need to transform their lives, with educational programmes designed specifically for each learner as they prepare for adult life.
Learning takes place both at our centres in Buckinghamshire, and out in the community.
You'll make sure that the quality of teaching is excellent, meeting the needs of learners in a way that is engaging, imaginative and effective. You'll lead, motivate and develop the educational team, taking responsibility for mentoring, performance development and management.
Although you will be based at our site in Flackwell Heath, you will also spend time at our Aylesbury location and will travel around the Buckinghamshire area and to other MacIntyre locations. You will also be part of our on-call rota.
Please be aware: although we deliver learning on a term-time basis, the role of Programme manager is 52 weeks a year
About you
You must have a teaching qualification or Diploma in Education Level 5.
You'll need extensive experience working with children or young people who have learning difficulties, Autism and complex needs, and an excellent understanding of the issues they face.
You'll be an inspirational leader with extensive educational management experience, effective at building relationships with staff, learners and their families. and external stakeholders.
And of course you'll be skilled in financial and budget management.
You must be a driver with your own transport.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
You will be part of the leadership team of our No Limits division, which supports young people with complex needs across the Home Counties and East Midlands.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job. You will also be part of the MacIntyre leadership programme.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
How to apply
If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.
Interviews will take place week commencing 25 January 2021.
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MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.
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