Education Manager - Maternity Cover

Education Manager - Maternity Cover

The Garage Trust Closing date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Teaching
Contract: Temporary
East

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Job Summary

Leading & managing Education Department which includes Dance & Drama GCSE provision, Alternative Education provision, Outreach & Schools activities. Working with Executive Director on Primary Arts-Based Learning programme. Delivering a range of classes on the Education and Participation programmes.

Job Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job Requirements

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job Responsibilities

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.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Education Manager - Maternity Cover
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    East
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Job: Education Manager - Maternity Cover

Job: Education Manager - Maternity Cover

Organisation: The Garage Trust

Postcode: NR2 1NY

How to Apply

Please send in a completed application form, your CV which details your work history including the reason for any periods where you were not working, alongside a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this role to [email protected] by Wednesday 11th of March 2026