HUB Manager

re you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable students and young people with high-level SEND needs? Northern Education Trust is seeking a dedicated and proactive Hub Manager to join our DEEP Support team at Dyke House Academy. In this vital role, you will lead and manage the Hub provision, delivering bespoke alternative curricula and specialist support to help students overcome barriers to learning, raise their aspirations, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Hub & Provision Management: Manage the Hub and its budget, ensuring high-quality, bespoke provision for students with high-level SEND needs. Curriculum & Pathways: Identify student cohorts in collaboration with the Inclusion Coordinator and SENDCO, deliver relevant alternative courses leading to qualifications, and secure appropriate pathways. Specialist Interventions: Oversee targeted support and interventions covering topics such as bespoke academic interventions, bridging attainment gaps, anxiety/stress coping strategies, social stories, anger management, organisational skills, and sexual health. Multi-Agency & Community Liaison: Serve as a central point of contact for external services and agencies (e.g., Social Services, Youth Services, Education Welfare, Probation, NEAS, training providers, local authorities) to provide integrated support. Mentoring & Support Plans: Establish supportive mentoring relationships with students, developing SMART action plans and activities to remove learning barriers. Family Engagement: Work closely with parents and carers to boost student behaviour, self-esteem, attendance, achievement, and future aspirations. Future Guidance: Direct and encourage pupils toward further education, apprenticeships, or employment opportunities following compulsory education. What We Are Looking For Strong background and competence in supporting children and young people with vulnerable backgrounds or high-level SEND needs. Excellent collaborative, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, families, academy staff, and external partner agencies. Experience in planning, delivering, and managing targeted interventions and alternative educational activities. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage budgets, action plans, and progress assessments. A firm commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and data privacy (GDPR) standards.