Deputy Local Education Manager

Novus; North East; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Wellbeing time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus is recruiting a Deputy Local Education Manager to join the Local Education Manager at HMP Durham. You will play a key role in shaping educational provision, leading a dedicated team and driving quality across the curriculum.

This permanent, full-time position offers 37 hours per week, a competitive salary and strong pension benefits. The role requires teaching qualifications and leadership experience, plus a commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE) required.
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience in leading and managing a team.
• Contract management and quality assurance experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse curriculum trends.
• IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the education team to deliver high-quality provision.
• Oversee curriculum delivery and safeguarding compliance.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Cert Ed or PGCE

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Deputy Local Education Manager Job reference REQ012946 Date posted 20/10/2026 Application closing date 18/11/2026 Location Durham Salary £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Management and Leadership Attachments Deputy Local Education Manager (1).pdf Job description

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving educational excellence? We’re searching for an exceptional Deputy Local Education Manager to join our Local Education Manager in leading our innovative and dedicated team! If you’re ready to shape the future of education, inspire staff, and create a transformative learning environment, this is the opportunity for you. Take a leading role in shaping our educational vision, implementing cutting-edge practices, and ensuring our students receive the highest quality education to reach their full potential!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Durham, working as a Deputy Local Education Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, full time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Durham is a Category B men's prison located in Durham, England. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison’s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Developing, leading and managing a team effectively
• Managing colleagues including the deployment of those colleagues and appropriate delegation of tasks
• Implementing and managing continuous quality assurance and improvement procedures
• Successful partnership working
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse teams
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines and targets
• Analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
• IT skills
• Contract management skills

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 18/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!