At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Education Manager in enhancing teaching and learning for adult learners.
- Company: Join a leading education provider in the justice sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £35,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on quality assurance and staff development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rehabilitation through education and support.
- Qualifications: A Level 5+ Teaching Qualification and significant teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
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Permanent
Location: the East Midlands
Salary: From £35,000
About the Role
We are recruiting an Assistant Manager to join the education leadership team at an education provider in the justice sector, supporting the Education Manager in driving high standards of teaching, learning and assessment for adult learners. You'll play a key role in curriculum oversight, quality assurance and staff development, helping to build a learning environment that supports rehabilitation and genuinely changes outcomes for learners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Education Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the education department.
- Leading on quality assurance activity, including observations, learning walks and performance monitoring.
- Managing, coaching and developing teaching staff to maintain high standards of delivery.
- Contributing to curriculum planning to ensure provision meets learner needs and awarding body requirements.
- Supporting inspection readiness, including contributing to self-assessment and improvement planning.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A Level 5+ Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
- Significant teaching experience within Further Education, adult learning or prison education settings
- Experience of managing staff performance and supporting curriculum improvement
- Strong working knowledge of quality assurance processes
Desirable (but not essential):
- An Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
- Prior experience working within a secure custodial environment
If you're ready to bring your leadership and quality assurance expertise to a role that makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist justice and rehabilitation recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. 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 check and HMPPS security vetting, in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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