We are seeking a dynamic 14-16 & EHE Manager to lead the delivery and development of our 14-16 provision. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for operational management, quality assurance, safeguarding, and stakeholder engagement.

About the Role

The 14-16 & Elective Home Education (EHE) provision is coordinated and delivered by a dedicated 14-16 Manager, who reports directly to the Faculty Director. The role has responsibility for all operational aspects of the provision, including quality assurance and the development of teaching, learning and assessment (TLA).

The Faculty Director provides strategic oversight, acts as the sole line manager for the post, and offers practical support with planning, decision-making, and implementation as required. The 14-16 Manager will line manage 14-16 support workers.

The provision operates across Banbury, Oxford, The Leys and Reading, with Banbury and Oxford as the main sites. Support is also provided to the Reading campus, with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the 14-16 & EHE provision
• Line manage 14-16 support staff and oversee teaching delivery and cover arrangements
• Monitor attendance, learner progress, and safeguarding, escalating concerns as required
• Lead curriculum planning and assessment processes, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and internal standards
• Carry out quality assurance activities, including learning walks, data reviews, and learner voice
• Act as the main point of contact for schools, families, Local Authorities, and external partners
• Support recruitment, admissions, transitions, and progression planning
• Produce regular reports and contribute to continuous improvement

Teaching cover may be required on occasion (no fixed allocation), primarily within PSD, tutorials, project-based learning, and English and Maths.

What do you need to be a successful 14-16 & EHE Manager at Activate Learning?

You will hold Qualified Teacher Status (or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification) and a Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant subject area, with proven experience in teaching and/or curriculum management. You will also demonstrate experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working, line management or mentoring, and strong leadership capability. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, effective use of digital systems for tracking and reporting, and a clear commitment to safeguarding young people, data-driven quality improvement, and equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on young people’s lives, working within a supportive leadership structure and across multiple campuses to shape and grow an important provision.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.