Regional Training Manager. Job in Morecambe Education & Training Jobs

The Regional Training Manager (RTM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, consistent, and compliant learning delivery across CareTech Children's Services. They provide regional leadership, quality assurance, and professional support to a team of Learning & Development (L&D) Partners, ensuring that all training activity meets regulatory, organisational, and sector-best-practice standards. Operating as the regional representative for the L&D function, the RTM will champion continuous improvement, model outstanding teaching and learning, and act as the primary link between the Head of L&D, operational managers, and quality colleagues across their geography. The role will be approximately a 70/30 split – 70% focused on management, leadership, quality assurance, and regional oversight, and 30% dedicated to the direct delivery of training.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Line Management
  • Line manage L&D Partners within the allocated region, ensuring regular supervision, annual appraisal, and performance development planning.
  • Oversee regional workload allocation and scheduling, ensuring sessions are delivered by the most appropriately skilled trainers.
  • Approve annual leave, mileage, and expenses for the team in line with policy.
  • Maintain accurate CPD and training records for all regional L&D staff, ensuring compliance with internal and external frameworks.
  • Support the onboarding and development of new L&D Partners.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct regular Observations of Teaching, Learning & Assessment (OTLA), providing developmental feedback, coaching, and action planning.
  • Analyse course evaluations, feedback, and Myrus data to identify trends, drive improvement, and recognise excellence.
  • Maintain oversight of compliance with the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards, BILD accreditation, and Ofsted's SCCIF expectations where relevant.
  • Support the Head of L&D in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks, moderation processes, and observation schedules.
  • Promote innovation and reflective practice through the use of Bloom's Taxonomy, Petty's Medals & Missions, and other recognised pedagogical models.
• Operational and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary regional point of contact for training-related matters, attending Heads of Homes and Regional Management meetings to ensure responsive, needs-led provision.
  • Collaborate with the Curriculum Design Manager and L&D Delivery Leads to commission or create bespoke training based on Ofsted, QA, or clinical feedback.
  • Support coordination teams in scheduling and prioritising regional training delivery.
  • Represent the L&D function with professionalism and integrity, fostering strong relationships with operations, QA, HR, and clinical colleagues.
• Delivery and Subject Expertise
  • Dedicate approximately 30% of working time to direct delivery of core or specialist training to maintain practical expertise and contribute to delivery targets.
  • Provide cover for delivery gaps during periods of absence, annual leave, or peak demand.
  • Model exemplary facilitation skills, embedding trauma-informed and inclusive practice throughout training.
• Data, Budget, and Compliance
  • Contribute to the regional and divisional L&D budget review, supporting financial scrutiny and efficient use of resources.
  • Ensure all activity aligns with CareTech's policies on safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and GDPR.
  • Produce regular regional reports summarising activity, trends, feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Support the Head of L&D in preparing data and evidence for external audits, Ofsted inspections, or accreditation reviews.
• Professional Development
  • Undertake any required training or CPD to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, including management development, QA training, and curriculum innovation.
  • Maintain an up-to-date CPD log and support regional L&D staff in doing the same.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in a training, L&D, or education management role within social care, education, or health sectors.
• Experience within residential children's services or regulated care provision.
• Proven ability to lead and develop geographically dispersed teams.
• Qualified Teaching/Training qualification (e.g., Cert Ed, PGCE, AET, CET, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes including observation, evaluation, and moderation.
• IQA or assessor qualifications.
• Excellent understanding of Ofsted SCCIF, CQC, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience of BILD accreditation and RRN compliance.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across multiple levels.
• Experience contributing to budgeting or cost-control within L&D.
• Skilled in analysing evaluation data and using insight to drive improvement.
• Experience with digital learning systems (Myrus LMS or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally and nationally.
• Advanced presentation or facilitation certification.

Desirable Criteria

Key Relationships

• Direct line report: Head of Learning & Development - Children's Services.
• Internal contacts: L&D Partners, Curriculum Design Manager, L&D Delivery Lead, Training Coordinators, Regional Directors, Heads of Homes, Quality & Compliance teams.
• External contacts: Awarding organisations, accrediting bodies (BILD, RRN), and regulatory stakeholders.

Home-based with travel to CareTech services, regional offices, and national meetings as required. Requires occasional overnight stays. This is a full-time post (40 hours per week), with flexibility required to meet business needs.