Lead education that changes lives
Were looking for an experienced and inspiring Education Manager to lead and develop education provision within a prison setting. This is a senior leadership role where you will drive quality, performance, and innovationhelping learners gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed for successful reintegration into society.
Youll play a critical role in shaping education strategy, improving outcomes, and leading a high-performing team focused on rehabilitation and employability.
What youll be doing
Strategic Leadership
Develop and deliver the prisons education strategy aligned to organisational and government priorities
Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Ensure provision supports rehabilitation, employability, and personal development
Lead curriculum planning to meet diverse learner needs
Operational Management
Oversee the day-to-day delivery of all education programmes
Ensure effective staffing, timetables, and resource allocation
Monitor performance against KPIs, contractual targets, and quality standards
Manage budgets to maximise impact and value
Quality Assurance & Improvement
Implement robust quality assurance systems
Monitor teaching, learning, and assessment through observations and audits
Analyse learner data (achievement, attendance, progression) to drive improvement
Lead self-assessment and quality improvement planning
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, motivate, and develop education staff to achieve high performance
Deliver performance reviews, supervision, and CPD support
Promote a positive, inclusive culture and staff wellbeing
Support talent development and succession planning
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with prison leadership, partners, employers, and awarding bodies
Represent education services at meetings, inspections, and external reviews
Work collaboratively to support learner engagement and progression Safeguarding, Compliance & Outcomes
Ensure full compliance with security, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
Lead preparation for inspections, audits, and reviews
Drive improvements in learner participation, achievement, and progression
Promote education that reduces reoffending and supports long-term outcomes
What were looking for
Essential
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification
Teaching qualification (Level 5+ or equivalent, e.g. QTLS)
Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve)
Strong leadership and people management experience
Proven experience in curriculum development and quality improvement
Experience managing performance and leading teams to achieve results
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of OFSTED EIF framework and quality standards
Strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and compliance
Desirable
Experience working in prison, adult education, or with disadvantaged groups
Knowledge of current education and training initiatives
Why join us?
Lead a service that directly supports rehabilitation and positive life change
Shape strategy and influence education at a senior level
Work as part of a collaborative leadership team
Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
Our values
Were looking for leaders who embody:
Customer First improving lives through education
True North acting with integrity
Own It taking accountability
Improve to be the best striving for excellence
Think big and take risks driving innovation
Deliver Results achieving high standards and outcomes
Apply now
If youre a driven education leader with a passion for making a difference, wed love to hear from you.
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