Deputy Programme Manager - English and Maths

Dovetail and Slate; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company is seeking a Deputy Programme Leader for Maths & English in Chatham. This role involves managing a team, delivering lessons, and ensuring educational quality for young people. Ideal candidates will have leadership skills and relevant teaching qualifications, with a focus on supporting students facing educational barriers.

Benefits

Autonomy to manage your centre

Fully funded career progression

Strong focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential.
• GCSE in English and Maths, or equivalent required.
• Teaching qualification preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of teaching staff for English & Maths.
• Deliver 12 hours of teaching and support weekly.
• Monitor and track student progress for continual improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Passion for education

Education

GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths

Level 3 AET or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Deputy Programme Leader (Maths & English)

Salary - 28,892 per annum (plus temporary market supplement of 1,450 per annum)

Location - Chatham

Contract Type - Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, 08:30-16:30, Monday-Friday)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Programme Leader to join our education team at Nacro. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving the lives and chances of young people who have experienced barriers to education.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as part of the centre management team, deputising for the Programme Leader.
• Line manage a small team of teaching staff, specifically English & Maths specialists.
• Deliver approximately 12 hours per week of teaching and support sessions.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of Maths & English qualifications, raising standards across the centre.
• Develop and maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and track student progress and outcomes, ensuring continual improvement.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead within the centre.
• Work with employers and community partners to enhance learning opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Level 3 AET (Award in Education and Training) or equivalent teaching/learning qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of education quality frameworks and regulatory practices.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success.

Desirable

• Experience delivering Maths and English qualifications.
• Experience monitoring quality of education and/or managing teaching staff.

Benefits

• Autonomy to innovate and manage your centre with real impact.
• Opportunity to shape the lives of young people in your community.
• Smaller class sizes and a dedicated teaching team.
• Fully funded career progression routes, including teaching, leadership, and coaching qualifications.
• National network of support and specialist services.
• Strong focus on wellbeing and genuine work-life balance, with flexible annual leave.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

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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Because education matters.

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