Assistant Quality Manager

Protocol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol is seeking an Assistant Manager for Quality of Teaching & Learning Opportunities in London. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary from £35,000 plus £5,000 London Weighting and focuses on leading education quality improvement across prison education settings.

You will oversee teaching staff development, monitor standards, and drive learner outcomes through effective coaching and curriculum enhancement. Applications from experienced education leaders are welcome.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET, or equivalent).
• A relevant degree and/or professional qualification.
• Significant teaching experience.
• Experience supporting, managing, or developing teaching staff.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and curriculum improvement.
• Confidence in coaching, mentoring, and improving teaching performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for improving learner outcomes through education.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and development of education provision.
• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Monitor teaching, learning, and assessment standards.
• Coach and develop teaching staff to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Analyse performance data and implement improvement plans.
• Support curriculum planning and development.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and learner success.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Quality assurance

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS/DET

Relevant degree

Professional qualification

Job description

Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching & Learning Opportunities (London)

Salary: From £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step in Education Leadership?

We are currently recruiting for two Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching & Learning opportunities within London's Prison Education sector and are keen to speak with experienced education professionals looking for their next challenge.

These opportunities are based at:

• HMP Brixton
• HMP Pentonville

In these roles, you will support the effective delivery of education programmes, drive quality improvement, develop teaching staff, and help ensure learners achieve positive outcomes.

Whether you're currently working as an Assistant Manager, Curriculum Leader, Quality Lead, Advanced Practitioner, Teaching & Learning Coach, Deputy Curriculum Manager, or Education Manager, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET, or equivalent)
• A relevant degree and/or professional qualification
• Significant teaching experience
• Experience supporting, managing, or developing teaching staff
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and curriculum improvement
• Confidence in coaching, mentoring, and improving teaching performance
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for improving learner outcomes through education

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and development of education provision
• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement activities
• Monitor teaching, learning, and assessment standards
• Coach and develop teaching staff to achieve outstanding outcomes
• Analyse performance data and implement improvement plans
• Support curriculum planning and development
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and learner success

Why Prison Education?

• Make a genuine difference through education and rehabilitation
• Work within supportive and established education teams
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression routes into senior leadership roles
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• The opportunity to positively impact learners' futures every day