EDUCATION MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:
EDUCATION MANAGER
[MATERNITY COVER]

Salary: £35k-£38k

Application Deadline: Wednesday 11th March

Interviews: W/C 16th March

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12months – Maternity Cover

Hours: 40 hours per week

860 teaching hours per year minus 400 hours remission = 460 teaching hours per
annum

Teaching will be spread across Education, Participation and Outreach Programmes
as needed

The post may include occasional additional evening and weekend work for which
Time Off in Lieu will be given. The additional duty's role is based at The Garage but
may involve some travel across the region and working at partner sites.

Leave
20 days per year + Bank Holidays - to be taken in line with public and centre holiday
periods

Reporting To:

Executive Director

Responsible For:

Education Programme Programmes Core Teaching Staff
Education Programme Freelance Artists and Teaching Staff

Description of Role:
Leading and managing our Education Department which includes our Dance &
Drama GCSE provision, our Alternative Education provision, our Outreach and
Schools activities. Working with our Executive Director on our Primary Arts-Based
Learning programme. Delivery a range of classes on the Education and Participation
programmes of work. Managing a team of core and freelance delivery staff.

MAIN DUTIES

PLANNING LEARNING PROGRAMMES

•  To lead the team in devising and delivering the curriculum and timetable in

such a way that it maximizes pupil achievement

•  To establish realistic learning objectives which meet individual and group

needs

•  To identify appropriate outcomes of learning programmes, ensuring effective

content coverage and integration

•  To prepare session/lesson plans utilising a variety of teaching/training

methods, accommodating different learning styles

•  To design, develop and implement administrational systems and procedures

and lead the team in adhering to these

•  To keep abreast of practical and theoretical developments and update

material and lesson plans accordingly

•  To continuously monitor trends in education and industry and review course

structure and content accordingly

•  To undertake the Exams Officer role for our qualifications
•  To ensure EHCPs are being used to inform individual learning plans

DELIVERY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

•  To teach on programmes, managing the learning process effectively, guiding

and supporting learners

•  To conduct tutorial and audition preparation activities
•  To identify progression routes suited to individual learners and support them

in their application and audition process

•  To use a variety of teaching/training methods to engage learners, to convey

information, and to encourage creativity and motivation

•  To provide effective learning support, giving learners opportunities to develop

and practice their skills

•  To encourage learners to take responsibility for their own learning
•  To work with colleagues and with outside contacts to deliver learning

programmes

•  To be responsible for the effective handling of inappropriate behaviour,

misconduct or academic malpractice

•  To be accountable to the Head of Centre for the quality and efficiency of

teaching within the department

•  To lead the team in preparation and maintenance of all procedures and

materials required for good working practice and in relation to internal and
external verification

•  To work with others to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of

learning sessions, including the use of lesson observations

DEVELOPMENT

•  To set realistic targets for each financial year and collect, monitor report

outputs and outcomes

•  To manage the relationships with referral agencies, schools and

commissioners (as appropriate), ensuring positive relationships, investment
growth and brand loyalty

•  To ensure effective and evidenced delivery of funded projects
•  To plan for, support and manage the integration of vulnerable young people
•  To line manage the Core and External teaching staff to ensure effective
delivery of access and inclusion activities and successful progression of
participants into other activities at The Garage

NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS

•  To be the organisation's point of contact for knowledge, best practise and
contacts with local schools, colleges and other partner organisations
•  To develop and maintain positive partnerships with Commissioners
•  To work in partnership with SENCO’s and SLT members in partner schools,
alongside EHCP Co-Ordinators from Local Authority Partners to prepare
education programmes and the integration of learners into them

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING

•  To develop, negotiate, agree and manage SLAs with Commissioners
•  To develop, negotiate, agree and manage contracts with external teaching

staff, freelance artists, support workers and external contractors

•  To manage the regular collection and review of feedback, ensuring action is

taken to maximise satisfaction and achievement

•  To provide verbal and written monitoring and evaluation reports to

stakeholders

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL DUTIES

•  To manage relevant budgets effectively, ensuring on target delivery.
•  To assist the Executive Producer in effective financial planning and forecast

performance

•  To support training and CPD within the wider Garage team, leading on
aspects of training from time to time within the annual training cycle
•  To support other members of The Garage team in the effective and safe

delivery of projects, events and performances

•  To work in accordance with all The Garage's policies including Health &
Safety; Data Protection; Child Protection and Equal Opportunities.

To Apply:

Please send in a completed application form, your CV detailing your full work history
including the reason for any periods where you were not in work, and a cover letter
detailing why you are suitable for this role to recruitment@thegarage.org.uk by
Wednesday 11th March 2026

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check