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The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

We are recruiting an ECF (Early Career Framework) Programme Manager to join our East, South & London regional team, based in Beckenham in London. The ECF Programme Manager is responsible for the proactive and effective planning, execution and administration of our ECF programme within the region.

Corporate Responsibilities

• To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.

• To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.

• To comply with all reasonable management requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communications with participants and key stakeholders.

• Coordinate and implement effective engagement monitoring and intervention processes, to ensure high levels of engagement across all participant groups.

• Monitor and respond to participant feedback, implementing effective strategy to ensure high levels of participant satisfaction.

• Organise the regular delivery of both in-person and online training for Early Career Teachers and their Mentors, including managing key communications with Facilitators, training venues and participants.

• Action regular programme-specific finance tasks such as raising new supplier requisitions, Purchase Order requisitions and tracking payments to Programme Facilitators.

• Ensure that accurate participant records are maintained in line with contract requirements and for reporting purposes.

• Engage in continuous improvement and self-reflection to respond to programme improvement priorities both locally or nationally.

• Support the troubleshooting and delivery of digital systems that are well integrated to allow for a seamless participant experience.

• Contribute to rigorous quality assurance processes across all aspects of Programme delivery.

• Attend regular Programme and Team meetings, representing the East, South and London ECF Programme as required.

• Work closely with the ECF Faculty team to prepare and deliver the national elements of our ECF programme.

• Represent the campus and Institute at events in a positive and constructive manner.

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedure relating to health and safety, security and reporting to concerns in accordance with procedures.

Essential Criteria

• A deep understanding of the Department for Education's ITTECF (2025), Early Career Teacher Entitlement and Early Career Training Programme.

• Outstanding track record of development and delivery against tight timelines.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to quality-assure delivery and programme experience at scale.

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.

• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• Experience delivering high-quality professional development and/or supporting the development of others.

• Deep understanding of school need in the geographic area.

• Previous work experience in Microsoft Teams and Dynamics.

A degree and/or professional qualification relevant to the post and/or equivalent learning through professional experience.

Working at the National Institute of Teaching

Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

Salary:  £41,442 per annum, plus benefits.

Key Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities. 

• Flexible start and end working times. 

• Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working.  

• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).  

• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme  

• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career. 

• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. 

Diversity and Inclusion

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Notes:

-This document is an overview of the role.  

-The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.  

-This document does not form part of the contract of employment.  

-We regret that we are currently unable to sponsor visas.

-This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

***Interviews**** will be held in person at the Beckenham campus in the week commencing 26th May 2025