Assistant Manager- Quality of Teaching and Learning- HMP

Dovetail and Slate; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

We are recruiting an inspiring Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching and Learning to join the education leadership team on-site at HMP Brixton, working with the Education Manager to lead quality assurance, staff development and curriculum performance across Functional Skills, PSD and vocational programmes.

Essential requirements include a First Degree and Level 5+ teaching qualification, substantial FE/prison education experience, and the ability to drive curriculum change.

Qualifications

• A relevant First Degree or professional qualification alongside a recognised Level 5+ Teaching Qualification.
• Significant teaching experience in FE/adult skills/prison education settings.
• Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance frameworks.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site quality improvement initiatives, developmental observations, and assessment audits.
• Support the Education Manager with curriculum management and development.
• Mentor teaching staff and promote innovative pedagogy to improve retention and qualifications.
• Implement quality systems to monitor learner outcomes and readiness for inspections.
• Collaborate with prison management and external stakeholders to promote educational excellence.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Curriculum Management

Staff Coaching

Quality Improvement

Education

First Degree

Teaching Qualification Level 5+

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching and Learning

Location: HMP Brixton (London, SW2)

Salary: From 35,000 + 5,000 London Weighting per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced educational leader or quality specialist driven by high standards and a passion for student success? Do you have the curriculum expertise, management confidence, and strategic vision to elevate teaching and learning within a secure environment?

We are recruiting for an inspiring Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching and Learning to join the education leadership team on-site at HMP Brixton. Working closely alongside the Education Manager, you will lead on quality assurance, staff development, and curriculum performance across Functional Skills, Personal & Social Development (PSD), and vocational programmes-fostering an innovative teaching environment that empowers adult learners to rebuild their futures.

What You Will Be Doing

• Quality Assurance Leadership: Lead on-site quality improvement initiatives, developmental observations, and assessment audits to raise standards and meet key performance indicators across the department.
• Curriculum Management: Support the Education Manager with effective management and development of the curriculum, ensuring provision aligns with the needs of prison-based learners, awarding bodies, and post-release employers.
• Staff Performance & Coaching: Manage and mentor teaching staff, encouraging innovative, problem-solving pedagogical approaches to improve student retention, engagement, and qualification achievements.
• Target & Process Drive: Implement robust quality systems and processes to monitor learner outcomes, ensuring continuous readiness for external inspections and internal audits.
• Departmental Support: Work collaboratively with prison management, support practitioners, and external stakeholders to promote a whole-prison culture of educational excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Academic & Teaching Credentials: A relevant First Degree or professional qualification alongside a recognised Level 5+ Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS).
• Teaching Experience: Significant, successful teaching experience across Further Education, adult skills, or prison education settings.
• Quality & Curriculum Management: Demonstrable experience in managing curriculum development, implementing quality assurance frameworks, and managing staff performance to drive educational improvement.
• Essential Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own transport.
• Core Attributes: High motivation, resilience, excellent communication, and the confidence to lead curriculum change and inspire teaching teams in a secure adult 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, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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