Horizons College is an innovative and inclusive independent specialist provision for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and/or complex needs. Having opened our brand new college campus at the Interface Business Park in Royal Wootton Bassett in September 2022 the college was graded as Good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection (March 2024). We are looking for an ambitious Quality and Training Manager to work together with the SLT to manage and further develop the quality assurance processes and the culture of continuous improvement for the college.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Career and Work Experience Manager to strategically and operationally oversee our Careers and Work Experience Programmes. In this vital role, you will ensure the delivery meets all eight Gatsby Benchmarks while providing high-quality, impartial careers guidance to support learners' progression into education, training, or employment.
You’ll lead on developing new partnerships, managing employer engagement, and supporting students through meaningful placements and personalised guidance. This role also involves training and managing the Work Experience and Destinations Officer, ensuring compliance with college policies and national standards.
At Horizons College, our mission is clear: Empowering learners to shape their future, and this role is critical in helping us achieve that vision. If this mission resonates with you as an education professional ready for the next step in your career – we want to hear from you.
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Interview Date: w.c 14.07.25 or as received
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Benefits
Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all staff including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.
Potential talent for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team really are. In addition to exploring our school’s journey to success via our website, please contact the school office to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation with the Headteacher via 1793 481493.
Brunel internal candidates please contact the resourcing team for a internal application form.
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.