Assistant Manager

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in London is recruiting an Assistant Manager to join the senior leadership team of a prison education department. You will support the Education Manager with day-to-day operations, oversee curriculum delivery and ensure standards meet awarding body requirements.

This role requires a Level 5+ teaching qualification, strong staff management skills and a track record in quality improvement within a secure environment.

Formación

• Qualified at Level 5 or above (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or equivalent).
• Proven staff management and curriculum oversight experience.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
• IQA qualification or willingness to achieve one on appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Education Manager with day-to-day operations and deputise when required.
• Oversee curriculum delivery and drive quality improvement.
• Lead staff through appraisals, probation reviews and CPD planning.
• Contribute to the Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan.
• Deliver cover teaching sessions when necessary.

Conocimientos

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 3 Maths

Level 3 English

IQA qualification

Staff management

Curriculum oversight

Ofsted EIF knowledge

Secure environment experience

Educación

Teaching qualification Level 5+

Descripción del empleo

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Prison Education From £40,000 per annum Permanent senior Level 21 October 2026

Are you an experienced educator and team leader ready to step into operational management within a secure environment?

About the Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager to join the senior leadership team of an employer in the justice sector, supporting the Education Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy education department. You will oversee curriculum delivery, drive quality improvement and help develop a teaching team that delivers genuinely outstanding outcomes for learners working towards rehabilitation and employment.

This is a role for someone who can combine strong teaching credentials with the confidence to lead, coach and deputise at a senior level, and who understands the particular demands and rewards of education within a secure setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Education Manager with day-to-day operations, including learner inductions, allocations and conduct, and deputising for the manager when required.
• Overseeing delivery and continuous improvement across the curriculum, ensuring provision meets awarding body standards and employer expectations.
• Leading internal quality assurance processes, developmental observations and learning walks, and using management information to drive recruitment, retention and achievement targets.
• Managing and mentoring teaching staff through appraisals, probation reviews and tailored CPD plans.
• Contributing to the Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan in line with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.
• Delivering cover teaching sessions when necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 or above teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
• Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English
• IQA qualification, or a willingness to achieve one upon appointment
• Significant teaching experience with a proven track record of staff management and curriculum oversight
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working within a secure or custodial environment

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Skills & Qualifications

Curriculum delivery oversight Quality improvement Staff management and mentoring Internal quality assurance Developmental observations and learning walks Management information analysis Staff appraisals and probation reviews CPD planning Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan development Teaching delivery

• Location: London
• Sector: Prison Education
• Phase: Prison