At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop transformative education programmes in a prison setting.
- Company: Join a mission-driven organisation focused on rehabilitation and employability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape education strategy and help learners reintegrate into society successfully.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and strong leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Lead education that changes lives. We are 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 innovation, helping learners gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed for successful reintegration into society.
You will play a critical role in shaping education strategy, improving outcomes, and leading a high-performing team focused on rehabilitation and employability.
- Develop and deliver the prison's education strategy aligned to organisational and government priorities.
- Lead curriculum planning to meet diverse learner needs.
- Operational Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of all education programmes.
- Monitor performance against KPIs, contractual targets, and quality standards.
- 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.
- Lead, motivate, and develop education staff to achieve high performance.
- Deliver performance reviews, supervision, and CPD support.
- Support talent development and succession planning.
- Build strong relationships with prison leadership, partners, employers, and awarding bodies.
- Represent education services at meetings, inspections, and external reviews.
- Ensure full compliance with security, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead preparation for inspections, audits, and reviews.
- Promote education that reduces reoffending and supports long-term outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Teaching qualification (Level 5+ or equivalent, e.g. 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.
- Knowledge of OFSTED EIF framework and quality standards.
- Experience working in prison, adult education, or with disadvantaged groups.
- Knowledge of current education and training initiatives.
If you are a driven education leader with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Education Manager (Permanent) in Ashbourne employer: PeoplePlus
Join us as an Education Manager in a transformative role where your leadership will directly impact the lives of learners within a prison setting. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring you have the resources to drive quality education and rehabilitation. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to reducing reoffending through education, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in society while advancing your career.
