Functional Skills Lead — Prison Education (Senior Role)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is recruiting an Assistant Manager: Functional Skills to lead prison education delivery of English and Maths, reporting to the Education Manager.

You will manage Functional Skills tutors, drive quality assurance and curriculum planning, and deputise as needed in a secure environment. A Level 5 teaching qualification and Level 3 English/Maths are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 5 teaching standard with PGCE or equivalent.
• Level 3 Maths and English qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths.
• Experience of supporting or managing teaching staff.
• Enhanced DBS check and HMPPS security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Education Manager with day-to-day operations across the Functional Skills curriculum.
• Oversee delivery and quality assurance of Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Lead tutor coaching, appraisals and development plans.
• Deputise for the Education Manager when required.

Skills

Functional Skills

English teaching

Maths teaching

Team management

Quality assurance

Staff mentoring

Curriculum planning

Learning walks

Observations

Appraisals

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS)

Level 3 Maths & English qualifications

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is recruiting an Assistant Manager: Functional Skills to lead prison education delivery of English and Maths, reporting to the Education Manager.

You will manage Functional Skills tutors, drive quality assurance and curriculum planning, and deputise as needed in a secure environment. A Level 5 teaching qualification and Level 3 English/Maths are required.