Education Quality Manager

Hmp Brixton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HMP Brixton seeks a Quality & Teaching and Learning Manager to drive the quality cycle across the education department, champion high standards in teaching, learning and assessment. You will plan and lead lesson observations, learning walks and deep dives, provide QA across teaching, neurodiversity and reading provision, and induct new staff while coordinating IQA/EQA activities.

This is a key leadership role within the prison education provision, working with teams to improve learner outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification is essential.
• QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable.
• Assessor/Verifier qualification or relevant experience.
• English or Maths expertise at Level 3 or above.
• Evidence of a Grade 1 lesson observation within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the quality cycle across the education department.
• Plan and lead lesson observations, learning walks and thematic deep dives.
• Provide quality assurance across teaching, neurodiversity and reading provision.
• Induct and mentor new teaching staff and monitor IQA/EQA activity.
• Support preparation for Ofsted inspections and coordinate CPD.

Skills

Coaching

Quality improvement

Ofsted readiness

Curriculum development

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Assessor/Verifier qualification or experience

English or Maths Level 3+

Job description

coaching and support to teachers to improve their teaching practice.

• Develop and monitor teaching and learning action plans. Coordinate CPD in response to quality findings and identified development needs. Support preparation for and implementation of actions arising from Ofsted inspections. Provide quality assurance across teaching, neurodiversity and reading provision. Monitor and coordinate IQA and EQA activity. Support effective provision for learners with neurodiverse and inclusion needs. Work alongside Neurodiversity and Reading Specialists to ensure appropriate screening, intervention and support. Lead on learner engagement strategies and monitor their effectiveness. Induct and mentor new teaching staff. Maintain accurate quality records and reporting. Essential Qualifications , Degree or equivalent qualification. Recognised teaching qualification, such as QTLS, or an appropriate teaching qualification. Assessor/Verifier qualification or relevant experience. English or Maths expertise/specialism at Level 3 or above. Evidence of a Grade 1 lesson observation within the last 12 months, Essential Experience You will have: Proven experience of coaching and supporting teachers to improve their teaching practice. A strong track record in quality improvement, with evidence of raising teaching, learning and assessment standards. Experience of working within a custodial, prison education or community setting. Experience of quality assurance within an education or training environment. Experience planning and delivering lesson observations, learning walks and/or deep dives. Experience developing and monitoring quality improvement action plans. Experience supporting preparation for or working through Ofsted inspections. Experience working with Functional Skills provision. Experience coordinating or undertaking IQA/EQA activity. Experience supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring and CPD.
• Strong knowledge of current Further Education and Functional Skills initiatives. Desirable Qualifications The following would be advantageous: IQA qualification. Additional qualifications relating to neurodiversity, inclusion or learning support. Specialist qualification in English, Maths or Functional Skills. Qualifications or training relating to reading intervention. Management or leadership qualification. Desirable Experience We would particularly welcome candidates with: Previous experience within prison education or a custodial environment. Experience of neurodiversity and reading specialist provision. Experience using That Reading Thing or similar reading intervention programmes. Experience line managing Neurodiversity Specialists, Reading Specialists or Inclusion Support Coordinators. Experience leading thematic deep dives and learning walks. Experience developing and delivering CPD based on quality assurance findings.
• The role As Quality & Teaching and Learning Manager, you will: Lead and drive the quality cycle across the education department. Champion high standards in teaching, learning and assessment. Plan and lead lesson observations, learning walks and thematic deep dives. Provide

If you're an experienced education, quality or teaching and learning professional with the expertise to drive standards and develop others, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about the Quality & Teaching and Learning Manager opportunity at HMP Brixton

Make a difference through education Are you an experienced Quality, Teaching & Learning or Education professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We are looking for a Quality & Teaching and Learning Manager to join the education team at HMP Brixton. This is a key leadership position within the prison education provision, responsible for driving quality improvement, supporting teaching excellence and ensuring learners receive a high-quality educational experience. You'll work closely with teaching and support teams to improve standards across the department, with a particular focus on teaching, learning, assessment, Functional Skills, learner engagement and inclusion.