Education Team Lead – Prison Curriculum & Performance

PeoplePlus; Oakham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking an experienced Education Leader to drive high-quality education within a prison setting. You will lead curriculum delivery, learner management, and departmental performance, acting as a key member of the senior management team and deputising for the Education Manager when required.

You will oversee quality assurance, IQA/EQA processes, and data-driven improvements, while building partnerships to support learner success and rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (Level 5 or above).
• Maths and English Level 3.
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Significant teaching experience.
• Experience managing staff, curriculum delivery, and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of OFSTED EIF framework.
• Commitment to reducing reoffending through education.

Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum delivery, learner management, and departmental performance.
• Deputise for the Education Manager when required.
• Manage learner induction, allocation, and conduct within education settings.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to support learner success.
• Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement within your curriculum area.
• Manage IQA/EQA processes, observations, learning walks, and deep dives.
• Contribute to the Self-Assessment Report (SAR), Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), and budget planning.
• Use data (including MoJ MI systems) to review performance and drive improvements.
• Coach and support staff to improve teaching and learning practice.
• Manage and support teaching and support staff through appraisal, probation, and CPD.
• Mentor and induct new staff, promoting a positive and high-performing culture.
• Coordinate CPD opportunities based on quality reviews and performance outcomes.
• Support recruitment activity to ensure roles are filled efficiently.
• Ensure all delivery meets Ofsted, MoJ, and organisational standards.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
• Comply with prison security requirements.
• Deliver teaching sessions where required.
• Support wider operational needs, including class cover.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum delivery

Performance improvement

OFSTED EIF

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 5 or above)

Internal Quality Assurance qualification

Tools

MoJ MI systems

Job description

PeoplePlus is seeking an experienced Education Leader to drive high-quality education within a prison setting. You will lead curriculum delivery, learner management, and departmental performance, acting as a key member of the senior management team and deputising for the Education Manager when required.

You will oversee quality assurance, IQA/EQA processes, and data-driven improvements, while building partnerships to support learner success and rehabilitation goals.