Manager - Further Education

Performance Manager – Chesterfield

Salary up to £40,000

Are you a confident leader who thrives on inspiring others and driving high performance in education?

We’re looking for a Performance Manager to lead our well-established, high-performing Chesterfield Training Centre
, focusing on strong leadership, quality, and outcomes to ensure learners and staff achieve their full potential.

At Juniper, we empower young people aged 16–18 to achieve their potential.
We deliver high-quality vocational programmes that build confidence, skills, and employability — helping every learner take the next step towards a brighter future.

Lead and inspire
Manage, motivate, and develop a dedicated centre team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Drive performance and quality
Ensure the centre consistently meets and exceeds performance, quality, and compliance targets.

Champion learner success
Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports learner engagement, retention, and progression.

Safeguard and uphold values
Promote British Values and ensure learner safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding standards are embedded across the centre.

Manage resources effectively
Oversee budgets, staffing, compliance, and operational efficiency to support sustainable centre performance.

• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Strong understanding of performance management within education or training environments
• Excellent communication, motivation, and organisational skills
• A positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach
• Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• A management qualification would be an advantage
• Benefits:

• A Supportive Team:
  Be part of a close-knit, supportive team at Juniper Training that is dedicated to helping you and our students succeed.
• Professional Growth:
  Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Impactful Work:
  Contribute to shaping the future of students by equipping them with essential vocational and employability skills in a nurturing and passionate environment.
• 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years continuous service – max 30 days
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Paid mileage 35p per mile (above and beyond normal work mileage)
• EAP
• Long service awards
• Employee awards/special recognition
• Juniper lottery
• Dragons Den
• PRIDE (monthly)
• Early finish Friday! (2:30pm)
• Christmas Savings Club
• Eyecare (reimbursement of some costs)
• Cycle to Work
• Electric Car Scheme (after 5yrs LOS)
• Critical Illness cover (after 5yrs LOS)
• Corporate events throughout the year

At Juniper, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our environment and our ability to serve the community.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a work environment free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Juniper, we are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and well‑being of our students and staff. We carefully scrutinise all applications, thoroughly checking employment history and references to identify any gaps or inconsistencies. Where appropriate, we conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure candidates meet our high standards of integrity and suitability for the role.

Our approach reflects our dedication to creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment for everyone within our organisation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.