Assistant Education Manager

AE Talent Solutions LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to lead curriculum management in a prison education setting. Responsibilities include developing and promoting innovative learning programs, managing teaching staff, and ensuring compliance with HM Prison Services standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 teaching qualification, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to reducing re-offending through education. This role offers exciting benefits including 30 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching teachers to enhance their skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Creative and flexible approach to objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a curriculum meeting the needs of learners.
• Manage teaching staff to maximize student success.
• Supervise staff to ensure their suitability.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Problem-solving

Education

Level 5 or above teaching qualification

Level 3 in English or Maths (desirable)

Job description

Overview

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Education Manager for effective curriculum management and to lead quality assurance and improvement within the curriculum area.
• Develop and encourage an innovative and problem‑solving approach to tutor work to raise standards and meet performance targets related to recruitment, retention, achievement and student satisfaction.
• Support the Education Manager to agree and set targets with staff members to ensure both contractual obligations are met and exceeded, monitoring these using the prison education appraisal and professional development procedures.
• Develop and promote a curriculum that meets the identified needs of learners and employers, including the effective delivery of Functional Skills, personal and social development and work‑based programmes.
• Manage teaching and support staff using the full range of HR strategies to maximise student success and the efficiency of the provision.
• Supervise staff to ensure their suitability via application of the probationary, appraisal and professional development procedures.
• Collaborate with the Manager to optimise the use of resources and to develop the facilities available to students.
• Assist the Manager in the preparation of annual self‑assessment report, Quality Improvement Plan and budget.
• Develop a standardised learning and skills programme in line with the needs of the prison population and the needs of employers, ensuring parity across both sites and meeting Ofsted and Ministry of Justice requirements.
• Develop and promote constructive relations with partners and other external agencies for the benefit of offenders and the communities the prison serves.
• Work with Awarding Bodies to deliver appropriate qualifications within their quality standards.
• Day‑to‑day operation of the Education Department, including management of learners, induction, allocation to classes and conduct within the department.
• Maintain and develop positive internal and external partnerships and attend meetings as required by the Education Manager.
• Deliver teaching sessions as required.
• Deputise for the Education Manager in their absence and may have responsibility for a specific site in multi‑site establishments dealing with day‑to‑day issues.
• Comply with the security requirements of HM Prison Services at all times.
• Prison‑based roles are 100% site based, with the expectation of prisoner face‑to‑face contact.

Person Specification

• Level 5 or above teaching qualification (essential).
• English or Maths expertise/specialism – a minimum of Level 3 (desirable).
• Grade 1 lesson observation evidence within the last year (evidence required).
• Experience of coaching teachers to develop their own teaching practice.
• Evidence of continuous professional development together with the ability to develop and manage an achievement‑focused team.
• A creative and flexible approach towards achieving objectives and deadlines.
• Persuasive and supportive leadership and staff management skills.
• The ability to identify and implement continuous improvements to the curriculum in line with the needs and demands of learners and employers.
• An innovative approach and initiative‑taking style together with advanced communication skills and the natural ability to influence others.
• A commitment to the Reduction of Re‑Offending through Education and Skills.
• Clear understanding of the OFSTED framework (EIF) with the ability to meet all standards.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to online wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced Wedding leave.
• A paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced Maternity scheme.
• Refer a Friend reward scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.