Job Detail
Job Description
TEENS+
A transitional education programme for young people with complex and severe communication needs
Post: Centre Manager
Location: East Lothian
Starting salary: £28,068
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
TEENS+ provides post school education and lifelong learning services for young people with complex communication needs including autism and learning disabilities. The service is person centred and individualised to ensure each student, regardless of their needs, can reach their fullest potential.
We currently have 2 centres in Edinburgh (Liberton Brae and Ravenscroft) and now have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager to manage the set up of a new centre in East Lothian, due to open in September 2022.
Role
Under the guidance of the Head of Service, the Centre Manager will be responsible for setting up and managing the new centre in East Lothian. The post holder will work closely with the New Support and Community Access Manager and the 2 other Centre Managers, to ensure successful delivery of education programmes to our students in line with the organisational values.
Who are we looking for?
The successful applicant will have proven experience of working with adults with additional support needs using a person-centred approach.
You will also be a motivating and inspirational leader, and be skilled at encouraging and supporting teams of staff to deliver effective person-centred support for our students.
You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative.
The successful applicants will require membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.
Closing Date: 10th June 2022
Interview Date: TBC
Website: https://www.teensplus.org.uk/centremanagereastlothian/