Job Title: Deputy Education Manager
Location: Kent area
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £43k depending on experience
Benefits: 35 days annual leave (+ bank holidays & closure days), generous pension, professional qualification funding, and extensive wellness/discount schemes.
The Opportunity
Are you a motivated education professional with proven management experience and a passion for making a real societal impact?
We are recruiting for a Deputy Education Manager to join a leading education provider within a secure custodial environment. Working closely with the Education Manager, you will help lead the department, manage staff, and drive the delivery of high-quality courses that support adult learners in turning their lives around.
This is a highly rewarding, fast-paced leadership role where your management skills directly contribute to reducing reoffending through the power of education.
What You Will Be Doing
- Departmental Leadership: Support the daily smooth running of the education department, managing staff deployment and physical resources.
- Curriculum & Quality: Lead curriculum development and innovation to ensure an engaging, flexible provision that drives student retention and success.
- Staff Management: Build a collaborative team culture, overseeing staff performance, inductions, appraisals, and professional development.
- Financial & Data Oversight: Assist with managing departmental budgets efficiently and utilise data rigorously to improve teaching quality.
- Stakeholder Relations: Liaise with management teams, community partners, and employers to align education goals.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: A Degree (or equivalent), a recognised teaching qualification, and a Leadership & Management qualification (or a willingness to work towards one).
- Experience: Proven management experience within an educational setting.
- Skills: Strong budget management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to cultivate an aspirational culture where staff and learners thrive.
- Approach: A highly motivated, "can-do" attitude with a deep commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Deputy Education Manager employer: Dovetail and Slate Ltd
Dovetail and Slate Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the apprenticeship sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on learners' lives in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of work and life, fostering both personal and professional fulfilment.
