Assistant Manager- HMP

Dovetail and Slate; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting an Assistant Manager to join the senior leadership team of the Education department at a London-based site. You will support the Education Manager in day-to-day operations and lead a team delivering learners' rehabilitation and employment outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold Level 5 teaching qualifications, strong Ofsted knowledge, and a proven track record of staff leadership within a secure educational setting.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English.
• IQA qualification or willingness to achieve one upon appointment.
• Significant teaching experience with staff management and curriculum oversight.
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the Education Manager with day-to-day operations, inductions, allocations and deputising for the manager when required.
• Oversee delivery and continuous improvement across the curriculum, ensuring provision meets awarding body standards and employer expectations.
• Lead internal quality assurance processes, developmental observations and learning walks, and use MI to drive recruitment, retention and achievement targets.
• Manage and mentor teaching staff through appraisals, probation reviews and tailored CPD plans.
• Contribute to the Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan in line with Ofsted’s EIF.
• Deliver cover teaching sessions when necessary.

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum oversight

Ofsted knowledge

Leadership

Teaching excellence

Secure environment experience

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5+ (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS)

Level 3 Maths and English

IQA qualification or commitment to achieve

Job description

Assistant Manager- HMP

Location: London/ Pentonville

Salary: From £40,000 per annum

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

Essential:

• 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):

• Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager qualification
• Experience working within a secure or custodial environment

Important Notice

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.

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Because rehabilitation matters.

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