Education Team Manager

Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values? Do you want to contribute to United Response's mission and vision? Do you want to know your work is making a difference to someone’s life? Do you possess strong people management skills and a passion for Special Educational Needs (SEND)? If so, we welcome your application and would be keen to hear from you.

Key Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Team Manager to join our URTEC Education Service and take the lead on ensuring that our education provision meets the high standards required for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a fantastic opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the delivery of education for 16-25-year-olds with SEND, supporting both teaching staff and learners to achieve excellent outcomes. This is a small but expanding department. As Team Manager, you will be part of a collaborative team, reporting to and working closely with the Service Manager to support the development and delivery of the service.

The Team Manager will be responsible for overseeing Education Provisionals and leading the SEND team, with a strong focus on people management. This role involves supporting, developing, and motivating staff to ensure high performance, fostering a collaborative team culture, and driving the effective implementation of teaching programs to deliver outstanding educational outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Level 2 ICT qualification (or equivalent competence).
• Excellent understanding of teaching, learning, and assessment practices for SEND learners.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively and to foster positive working relationships across various stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., 7307/PTLLS/AET/Cert Ed)
• Strong knowledge of post-16 SEND learning and quality assurance processes

In return

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Two wellbeing days per year
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• Work place pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response Mission

United Response is not just a social care provider, we are a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

Equity and Inclusion

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.