Vocational Education Lead | Assistant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Volunteering day

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Wedding Leave & Maternity scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Additions discounts

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager - Vocational to join the on-site leadership team at HMP The Mount. You will oversee the vocational curriculum across Motor Mechanics, P&D, Art, Music, Media, and PSD, driving high-quality outcomes and compliance with awarding bodies.

You will manage and develop staff, support IQA/EQA processes, and contribute to SAR/QIP under Ofsted EIF guidelines, with occasional cover teaching.

Qualifications

• Teaching credentials: Level 5+ teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) with Level 3 Maths and English.
• IQA qualification or willingness to achieve upon appointment.
• Significant teaching leadership and staff management experience in FE/adult/prison education.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF and quality assurance mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership with day-to-day operations across the education department.
• Oversee vocational curriculum delivery and ensure alignment with employer requirements and awarding bodies.
• Lead IQA/EQA processes, observations, learning walks, and deep dives; analyse data to drive recruitment and achievement.
• Develop and coach staff through appraisals, probation reviews, and CPD plans.
• Contribute to SAR and QIP and deliver cover sessions when needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality assurance

Staff development

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 3 Maths qualification

Level 3 English qualification

IQA qualification

Operations/Departmental Manager (Level 5)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager - Vocational to join the on-site leadership team at HMP The Mount. You will oversee the vocational curriculum across Motor Mechanics, P&D, Art, Music, Media, and PSD, driving high-quality outcomes and compliance with awarding bodies.

You will manage and develop staff, support IQA/EQA processes, and contribute to SAR/QIP under Ofsted EIF guidelines, with occasional cover teaching.