Senior Vocational Education Lead - Prison Education
Dovetail & Slate Ltd
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Job summary
Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting for an Assistant Manager – Vocational to join the senior management team on-site at HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire. You will oversee the vocational curriculum across Motor Mechanics, Painting & Decorating, Art, Music, Media, and PSD, driving a high-performing teaching environment that delivers outstanding educational outcomes.
You will lead operations, manage inductions and staff, and contribute to IQA/EQA processes, SAR and QIP under EIF.
Qualifications
- Level 5+ Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent)
- Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English
- IQA qualification or willingness to achieve
- Experience in FE, adult learning, or prison education
- Knowledge of Ofsted EIF and QA mechanisms
Responsibilities
- Lead operational leadership and deputising for the Education Manager
- Oversee vocational curriculum management across trades and creative subjects
- Drive IQA/EQA processes, learning walks, and data analysis to improve recruitment, retention, and achievement
- Manage and mentor teaching and support staff with appraisals and CPD
- Support inspection readiness and contribute to SAR and QIP, including delivering cover lessons
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Job description
Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting for an Assistant Manager – Vocational to join the senior management team on-site at HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire. You will oversee the vocational curriculum across Motor Mechanics, Painting & Decorating, Art, Music, Media, and PSD, driving a high-performing teaching environment that delivers outstanding educational outcomes.
You will lead operations, manage inductions and staff, and contribute to IQA/EQA processes, SAR and QIP under EIF.
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