Functional Skills Lead, Prison Education

Dovetail and Slate

Clipsham

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting an Assistant Manager: Functional Skills to join the senior leadership team of a training provider in the justice sector, taking responsibility for the quality and delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths within a prison education setting.

Working with the Education Manager, you will lead a team of Functional Skills tutors, ensuring provision is well planned, inclusive and genuinely supports learners progressing towards qualifications, employment and

Qualifications

A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent).
Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English or equivalent.
Proven experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths.
Experience of supporting or managing teaching staff.
Strong communication skills and resilience in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

Support the Education Manager with day-to-day operations across the Functional Skills curriculum.
Oversee delivery and improvement of Functional Skills English and Maths to meet standards.
Lead quality assurance processes, including observations and learning walks.
Manage, mentor and develop tutors through appraisals and tailored support plans.
Depose for the Education Manager when required.