Educational Quality Lead – Teaching & Learning

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching and Learning to lead on-site quality assurance at HMP Brixton, London. You will drive curriculum development and staff development across Functional Skills, PSD, and vocational programmes to raise standards in a secure setting.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will implement quality systems, lead assessments, and collaborate with prison management and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent education

Qualifications

• A relevant First Degree or professional qualification alongside a recognised Level 5+ Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS).
• Significant teaching experience in Further Education, adult skills, or prison education settings.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site quality improvement initiatives, developmental observations, and audits to raise standards.
• Support curriculum development ensuring alignment with prison learners’ needs and awarding bodies.
• Manage and mentor teaching staff, promoting innovative, effective pedagogies.
• Implement robust quality systems to monitor learner outcomes and readiness for inspections.
• Collaborate with prison management and external stakeholders to promote educational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Curriculum Management

Staff Coaching

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

First Degree

Level 5+ Teaching Qualification

Job description

Dovetail And Slate Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Manager - Quality of Teaching and Learning to lead on-site quality assurance at HMP Brixton, London. You will drive curriculum development and staff development across Functional Skills, PSD, and vocational programmes to raise standards in a secure setting.

Reporting to the Education Manager, you will implement quality systems, lead assessments, and collaborate with prison management and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent education