Job ID: S-U-2998 - Post-16 Operations Manager

Salary: £35-45k, or in line with NPS for qualified teachersLocation: Salford / Greater ManchesterContract: Full Time | Term Time + Additional Operational Days as RequiredStart date: as soon as possible Fantastic opportunity to join our established group which is inclusive of our; Centre, SEND Hub, and Specialist SEND Post-16 College. We are seeking a highly organised, resilient and relational Post-16 Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across our specialist SEND Post-16 provision. This role is central to ensuring the smooth, safe and consistent day-to-day running of the college whilst promoting a calm, nurturing and purposeful environment where vulnerable young people can engage, regulate and succeed. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students presenting with SEND, SEMH, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation and social communication needs, whilst leading operational systems relating to attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, pastoral oversight and student wellbeing. About the role• Lead the day-to-day operational running of the Specialist SEND Post-16 College• Provide pastoral leadership and oversee behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing systems• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and support operational compliance and inspection readiness• Coordinate referrals, inductions, staffing oversight, work placements and multi-agency communication whilst promoting a calm, relational and purposeful college culture About YouWe welcome applicants with experience working within education, SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or specialist settings. You will be a calm, organised and highly relational professional with strong pastoral instincts and the ability to lead operational systems effectively within a complex environment. You will have experience supporting vulnerable young people and demonstrate confidence in behaviour support, safeguarding, attendance oversight and multi-agency working. Leadership experience within education, alongside knowledge of safeguarding procedures, relational practice and operational systems, would be highly advantageous. Experience of Functional Skills delivery, CPOMS, Arbor or similar school systems would also be beneficial. Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, consistency, professionalism and positive outcomes for young people. What We Offer• Competitive salary dependent on experience• A values-driven culture rooted in empathy, wellbeing and aspiration• The opportunity to shape and develop operational systems within a growing specialist provision• A warm, supportive and caring staff community• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership training• A committed leadership team focused on high-quality SEND and SEMH provision• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people and their futures Apply / Register InterestTo express your interest please submit a CV, covering letter and application form. For any questions regarding this role, please contact:Paul Derbyshire, Director – Edintervention📧 paul@edintervention.co.uk – 07856 322 782 Edintervention is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS, barred list, employment references and full safer recruitment checks apply.